SDET jobs in Buenos Aires, Argentina
SDET pay in Buenos Aires centres on $56k at mid-level, from $46k to $68k. Buenos Aires has about 2.9 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Argentina cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Buenos Aires
No SDET listing is based in Buenos Aires today, so these are the nearest in Argentina, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior QA Automation / SDET
Senior SDET ID85593
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
SDET pay by level in Buenos Aires
Gross annual pay in USD. Buenos Aires is 1.05× the Argentina median (+5%), which is $53k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $35k | $42k | $52k | $42k | |
| Mid-level | $46k | $56k | $68k | $56k | |
| Senior | $58k | $71k | $86k | $71k | |
| Lead | $70k | $85k | $100k | $85k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Buenos Aires.
What a SDET does in Buenos Aires
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates.
- Design test frameworks and shared libraries used by several teams
- Build test environments, fixtures and service virtualisation
- Review production code for testability
- Own quality gates in the delivery pipeline
- Mentor developers on writing reliable tests
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Buenos Aires is on America/Argentina/Buenos Aires. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Buenos Aires: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Buenos Aires?
A mid-level SDET in Buenos Aires earns a median of $56k a year ($56k), with a p10 to p90 range of $46k to $68k. Junior pay starts near $42k, senior pay is $71k and leads reach $85k.
Are there SDET jobs in Buenos Aires?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Buenos Aires right now, 0 of them remote, and 3 in Argentina. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Buenos Aires pay compare with the rest of Argentina?
Buenos Aires ranks 1st of 2 Argentina cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is $53k, so Buenos Aires is above it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Buenos Aires ask for?
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates. Typical requirements: Strong programming (Java / C# / Python / TS), Design patterns, CI/CD and containers, Distributed systems basics, Code review. The tools named most often are Playwright, REST Assured, Docker, GitHub Actions.
Can a SDET work with US or European teams from Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is on America/Argentina/Buenos Aires. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires starts at the higher of the city and national median.