SDET jobs in São Paulo, Brazil
A mid-level SDET in São Paulo earns a median of R$360k a year ($68k gross). São Paulo has about 12.4 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in São Paulo
2 roles based in São Paulo, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior SDET
Senior SDET
Junior SDET
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Senior SDET
Lead SDET
"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 São Paulo
Gross annual pay in BRL. São Paulo is 1.12× the Brazil median (+12%), which is R$320k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$220k | R$270k | R$330k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | R$290k | R$360k | R$430k | $68k | |
| Senior | R$370k | R$450k | R$550k | $87k | |
| Lead | R$450k | R$540k | R$660k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for São Paulo.
What a SDET does in São Paulo
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
São Paulo 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Recife | R$300k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in São Paulo
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SDET jobs in São Paulo: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in São Paulo?
A mid-level SDET in São Paulo earns a median of R$360k a year ($68k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$290k to R$430k. Junior pay starts near R$270k, senior pay is R$450k and leads reach R$540k.
Are there SDET jobs in São Paulo?
Yes: 2 open SDET roles are based in São Paulo right now, 0 of them remote, and 2 in Brazil. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does São Paulo pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
São Paulo ranks 1st of 15 Brazil cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.12x the national median (+12%). The national mid-level median is R$320k, so São Paulo is above it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in São Paulo 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 São Paulo?
São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo starts at the higher of the city and national median.