SDET jobs in Toronto, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Toronto earns a median of C$160k a year ($120k gross). Toronto has about 2.8 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Toronto
5 roles based in Toronto, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Inference ML API SDET
Associate Software Engineer in Test
Senior Software Engineer in Test, UI Platform
Senior Software Engineer in Test
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 Toronto
Gross annual pay in CAD. Toronto is 1.06× the Canada median (+6%), which is C$150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$100k | C$120k | C$150k | $89k | |
| Mid-level | C$130k | C$160k | C$200k | $120k | |
| Senior | C$170k | C$200k | C$250k | $150k | |
| Lead | C$200k | C$240k | C$300k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Toronto.
What a SDET does in Toronto
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
Toronto 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | C$140k | 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 Toronto
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SDET jobs in Toronto: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Toronto?
A mid-level SDET in Toronto earns a median of C$160k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$130k to C$200k. Junior pay starts near C$120k, senior pay is C$200k and leads reach C$240k.
Are there SDET jobs in Toronto?
Yes: 5 open SDET roles are based in Toronto right now, 1 of them remote, and 27 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Toronto pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Toronto ranks 1st of 11 Canada cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is C$150k, so Toronto is above it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Toronto 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto starts at the higher of the city and national median.