SDET jobs in Fortaleza, Brazil
SDET pay in Fortaleza centres on R$300k ($57k) at mid-level, from R$240k to R$360k. Fortaleza has about 2.4 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Brazil has 2, and remote roles can be done from Fortaleza.
SDET roles near Fortaleza
No SDET listing is based in Fortaleza today, so these are the nearest in Brazil, then the levels we place here. 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 Fortaleza
Gross annual pay in BRL. Fortaleza is 0.93× the Brazil median (-7%), which is R$320k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$180k | R$230k | R$270k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | R$240k | R$300k | R$360k | $57k | |
| Senior | R$310k | R$380k | R$460k | $72k | |
| Lead | R$370k | R$450k | R$550k | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Fortaleza.
What a SDET does in Fortaleza
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
Fortaleza is on America/Fortaleza. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$360k | SDET jobs |
| Rio de Janeiro | R$280k | SDET jobs |
| Belo Horizonte | R$290k | SDET jobs |
| Salvador | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Manaus | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Brasília | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Curitiba | R$280k | SDET jobs |
| Recife | R$300k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Fortaleza
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SDET jobs in Fortaleza: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Fortaleza?
A mid-level SDET in Fortaleza earns a median of R$300k a year ($57k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$240k to R$360k. Junior pay starts near R$230k, senior pay is R$380k and leads reach R$450k.
Are there SDET jobs in Fortaleza?
No SDET listing is based in Fortaleza today, but Brazil has 2 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 Fortaleza pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Fortaleza ranks 3rd of 15 Brazil cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is R$320k, so Fortaleza is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is on America/Fortaleza. 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 Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza starts at the higher of the city and national median.