QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boulder, United States
QA Automation Engineer pay in Boulder centres on $120k at mid-level, from $99k to $150k. Boulder has about 107,000 residents and is the 62nd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Boulder
2 roles based in Boulder, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Staff / Senior Staff Test Automation Engineer (Clearance Required)
Staff / Sr Staff Test Automation Engineer
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Boulder
Gross annual pay in USD. Boulder is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $76k | $93k | $110k | $93k | |
| Mid-level | $99k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Senior | $130k | $150k | $190k | $150k | |
| Lead | $150k | $180k | $230k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Boulder.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Boulder
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Boulder is on America/Denver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boulder: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Boulder?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Boulder earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $99k to $150k. Junior pay starts near $93k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $180k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boulder?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Boulder right now, 0 of them remote, and 255 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Boulder pay compare with the rest of United States?
Boulder ranks 12th of 62 United States cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $120k, so Boulder is at it.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Boulder ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Boulder?
Boulder is on America/Denver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Boulder with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Boulder starts at the higher of the city and national median.