SDET jobs in Ottawa, Canada
Mid-level SDETs in Ottawa earn about C$150k gross a year ($110k), with most offers between C$120k and C$180k. Ottawa has about 1 million residents and is the 4th 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 Ottawa.
SDET roles near Ottawa
No SDET listing is based in Ottawa 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 Ottawa
Gross annual pay in CAD. Ottawa is 0.97× the Canada median (-3%), which is C$150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$92k | C$110k | C$140k | $82k | |
| 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 Ottawa.
What a SDET does in Ottawa
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
Ottawa 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 |
| Montreal | C$140k | SDET jobs |
| Calgary | 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 Ottawa
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Ottawa · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in Ottawa: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Ottawa?
A mid-level SDET in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
No SDET listing is based in Ottawa 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 Ottawa pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Ottawa ranks 3rd of 11 Canada cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is C$150k, so Ottawa is below it. Against the US it is 15% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa starts at the higher of the city and national median.