SDET jobs in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A mid-level SDET in Plovdiv earns a median of BGN 61k a year ($34k gross). Plovdiv has about 329,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Bulgaria has 1, and remote roles can be done from Plovdiv.
SDET roles near Plovdiv
No SDET listing is based in Plovdiv today, so these are the nearest in Bulgaria, 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 Plovdiv
Gross annual pay in BGN. Plovdiv is 0.88× the Bulgaria median (-12%), which is BGN 70k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 38k | BGN 47k | BGN 57k | $26k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 50k | BGN 61k | BGN 75k | $34k | |
| Senior | BGN 64k | BGN 78k | BGN 96k | $44k | |
| Lead | BGN 77k | BGN 94k | BGN 110k | $52k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Plovdiv.
What a SDET does in Plovdiv
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
Plovdiv is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Plovdiv: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Plovdiv?
A mid-level SDET in Plovdiv earns a median of BGN 61k a year ($34k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 50k to BGN 75k. Junior pay starts near BGN 47k, senior pay is BGN 78k and leads reach BGN 94k.
Are there SDET jobs in Plovdiv?
No SDET listing is based in Plovdiv today, but Bulgaria has 1 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 Plovdiv pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Plovdiv ranks 2nd of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is BGN 70k, so Plovdiv is below it. Against the US it is 74% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv starts at the higher of the city and national median.