SDET jobs in Vienna, Austria
A mid-level SDET in Vienna earns a median of €71k a year ($78k gross). Vienna has about 1.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Austria cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Austria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Vienna.
SDET openings we fill in Vienna
The four levels PassRidge places in Vienna. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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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 Vienna
Gross annual pay in EUR. Vienna is 1.04× the Austria median (+4%), which is €69k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €45k | €55k | €67k | $59k | |
| Mid-level | €59k | €71k | €87k | $78k | |
| Senior | €75k | €91k | €110k | $99k | |
| Lead | €89k | €110k | €130k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Vienna.
What a SDET does in Vienna
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
Vienna is on Europe/Vienna. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Vienna: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Vienna?
A mid-level SDET in Vienna earns a median of €71k a year ($78k), with a p10 to p90 range of €59k to €87k. Junior pay starts near €55k, senior pay is €91k and leads reach €110k.
Are there SDET jobs in Vienna?
No SDET listing is based in Vienna today, but Austria has 0 and SDET 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 Vienna pay compare with the rest of Austria?
Vienna ranks 1st of 2 Austria cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is €69k, so Vienna is above it. Against the US it is 40% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Vienna 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 Vienna?
Vienna is on Europe/Vienna. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Vienna 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 Vienna starts at the higher of the city and national median.