SDET jobs in Recife, Brazil
A mid-level SDET in Recife earns a median of R$300k a year ($57k gross). Recife has about 1.7 million residents and is the 9th 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 Recife.
SDET roles near Recife
No SDET listing is based in Recife 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 Recife
Gross annual pay in BRL. Recife 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 Recife.
What a SDET does in Recife
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
Recife is on America/Recife. 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 |
| Fortaleza | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Manaus | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Brasília | R$300k | SDET jobs |
| Curitiba | R$280k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Recife
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SDET jobs in Recife: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Recife?
A mid-level SDET in Recife 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 Recife?
No SDET listing is based in Recife 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 Recife pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Recife ranks 6th 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 Recife is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Recife 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 Recife?
Recife is on America/Recife. 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 Recife 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 Recife starts at the higher of the city and national median.