SDET jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria
Mid-level SDETs in Sofia earn about BGN 75k gross a year ($42k), with most offers between BGN 62k and BGN 92k. Sofia has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st 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 Sofia.
SDET roles near Sofia
No SDET listing is based in Sofia 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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SDET pay by level in Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Sofia is 1.08× the Bulgaria median (+8%), which is BGN 70k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 47k | BGN 58k | BGN 70k | $32k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 62k | BGN 75k | BGN 92k | $42k | |
| Senior | BGN 79k | BGN 96k | BGN 120k | $53k | |
| Lead | BGN 94k | BGN 120k | BGN 140k | $64k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Sofia.
What a SDET does in Sofia
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
Sofia 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 Sofia: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Sofia?
A mid-level SDET in Sofia earns a median of BGN 75k a year ($42k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 62k to BGN 92k. Junior pay starts near BGN 58k, senior pay is BGN 96k and leads reach BGN 120k.
Are there SDET jobs in Sofia?
No SDET listing is based in Sofia 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 Sofia pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is BGN 70k, so Sofia is above it. Against the US it is 68% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Sofia 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 Sofia?
Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia starts at the higher of the city and national median.