QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Sofia earn about BGN 63k gross a year ($35k), with most offers between BGN 52k and BGN 77k. Sofia has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Bulgaria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Sofia.
QA Lead / Manager openings we fill in Sofia
The four levels PassRidge places in Sofia. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Sofia is 1.08× the Bulgaria median (+8%), which is BGN 59k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 40k | BGN 49k | BGN 60k | $27k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 52k | BGN 63k | BGN 77k | $35k | |
| Senior | BGN 66k | BGN 81k | BGN 98k | $45k | |
| Lead | BGN 83k | BGN 100k | BGN 120k | $56k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Sofia.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Sofia
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Sofia is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | BGN 52k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Varna | BGN 52k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Sofia
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sofia: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Sofia?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Sofia earns a median of BGN 63k a year ($35k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 52k to BGN 77k. Junior pay starts near BGN 49k, senior pay is BGN 81k and leads reach BGN 100k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sofia?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Sofia today, but Bulgaria has 0 and QA Lead / Manager roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Sofia pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is BGN 59k, so Sofia is above it. Against the US it is 68% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Sofia ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Sofia?
Sofia is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Sofia 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 Sofia starts at the higher of the city and national median.