SDET jobs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mid-level SDETs in Rio de Janeiro earn about R$280k gross a year ($54k), with most offers between R$230k and R$340k. Rio de Janeiro has about 6.7 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Rio de Janeiro.
SDET roles near Rio de Janeiro
No SDET listing is based in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro
Gross annual pay in BRL. Rio de Janeiro is 0.88× the Brazil median (-12%), which is R$320k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$170k | R$210k | R$260k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | R$230k | R$280k | R$340k | $54k | |
| Senior | R$290k | R$360k | R$430k | $68k | |
| Lead | R$350k | R$430k | R$520k | $82k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Rio de Janeiro.
What a SDET does in Rio de Janeiro
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
Rio de Janeiro is on America/Sao Paulo. 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 |
| 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 |
| Recife | R$300k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Rio de Janeiro
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SDET jobs in Rio de Janeiro: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Rio de Janeiro?
A mid-level SDET in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$280k a year ($54k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$230k to R$340k. Junior pay starts near R$210k, senior pay is R$360k and leads reach R$430k.
Are there SDET jobs in Rio de Janeiro?
No SDET listing is based in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro ranks 15th of 15 Brazil cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is R$320k, so Rio de Janeiro is below it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is on America/Sao Paulo. 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro starts at the higher of the city and national median.