SDET jobs in Calgary, Canada
SDET pay in Calgary centres on C$150k ($110k) at mid-level, from C$120k to C$180k. Calgary has about 1.3 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Canada has 27, and remote roles can be done from Calgary.
SDET roles near Calgary
No SDET listing is based in Calgary today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Development Engineer in Test I (SDET) - ArcGIS Enterprise
Software Image Quality Engineer, Creativity Apps
Senior Automation Developer (SDET)
Senior Inference ML API SDET
Junior SDET
SDET
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 Calgary
Gross annual pay in CAD. Calgary is 0.96× the Canada median (-4%), which is C$150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$91k | C$110k | C$140k | $81k | |
| Mid-level | C$120k | C$150k | C$180k | $110k | |
| Senior | C$150k | C$190k | C$230k | $140k | |
| Lead | C$180k | C$220k | C$270k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Calgary.
What a SDET does in Calgary
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
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Canada cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | C$160k | SDET jobs |
| Montreal | C$140k | SDET jobs |
| Ottawa | C$150k | SDET jobs |
| Edmonton | C$140k | SDET jobs |
| Winnipeg | C$140k | SDET jobs |
| Vancouver | C$160k | SDET jobs |
| Hamilton | C$130k | SDET jobs |
| Québec City | C$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Calgary
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Calgary · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in Calgary: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Calgary?
A mid-level SDET in Calgary earns a median of C$150k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$120k to C$180k. Junior pay starts near C$110k, senior pay is C$190k and leads reach C$220k.
Are there SDET jobs in Calgary?
No SDET listing is based in Calgary today, but Canada has 27 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 Calgary pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Calgary ranks 4th of 11 Canada cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is C$150k, so Calgary is below it. Against the US it is 15% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Calgary 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 Calgary?
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Calgary 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 Calgary starts at the higher of the city and national median.