SDET jobs in Montreal, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Montreal earns a median of C$140k a year ($100k gross). Montreal has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Montreal
2 roles based in Montreal, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
SDET Lead
Software Engineer in Test, LUS
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 Montreal
Gross annual pay in CAD. Montreal is 0.95× the Canada median (-5%), which is C$150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$90k | C$110k | C$130k | $80k | |
| Mid-level | C$120k | C$140k | C$180k | $100k | |
| Senior | C$150k | C$180k | C$220k | $130k | |
| Lead | C$180k | C$220k | C$270k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Montreal.
What a SDET does in Montreal
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
Montreal is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Canada cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | C$160k | SDET jobs |
| Calgary | C$150k | 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 Montreal
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SDET jobs in Montreal: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Montreal?
A mid-level SDET in Montreal earns a median of C$140k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$120k to C$180k. Junior pay starts near C$110k, senior pay is C$180k and leads reach C$220k.
Are there SDET jobs in Montreal?
Yes: 2 open SDET roles are based in Montreal right now, 0 of them remote, and 27 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Montreal pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Montreal ranks 5th of 11 Canada cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is C$150k, so Montreal is below it. Against the US it is 23% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Montreal 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 Montreal?
Montreal is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Montreal 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 Montreal starts at the higher of the city and national median.