SDET jobs in Vancouver, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Vancouver earns a median of C$160k a year ($110k gross). Vancouver has about 662,000 residents and is the 7th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 4 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Vancouver
4 roles based in Vancouver, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
SDET (Power BI)
Senior Software Developer in Test SDET, Remote
SDET - Test Automation & Cloud Platforms
Senior 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 Vancouver
Gross annual pay in CAD. Vancouver is 1.04× the Canada median (+4%), which is C$150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$98k | C$120k | C$150k | $88k | |
| Mid-level | C$130k | C$160k | C$190k | $110k | |
| Senior | C$160k | C$200k | C$240k | $150k | |
| Lead | C$200k | C$240k | C$290k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Vancouver.
What a SDET does in Vancouver
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
Vancouver is on America/Vancouver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 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 |
| Calgary | C$150k | SDET jobs |
| Ottawa | C$150k | SDET jobs |
| Edmonton | C$140k | SDET jobs |
| Winnipeg | C$140k | SDET jobs |
| Hamilton | C$130k | SDET jobs |
| Québec City | C$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Vancouver
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SDET jobs in Vancouver: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Vancouver?
A mid-level SDET in Vancouver earns a median of C$160k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$130k to C$190k. Junior pay starts near C$120k, senior pay is C$200k and leads reach C$240k.
Are there SDET jobs in Vancouver?
Yes: 4 open SDET roles are based in Vancouver 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 Vancouver pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Vancouver ranks 2nd of 11 Canada cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is C$150k, so Vancouver is above it. Against the US it is 15% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver is on America/Vancouver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Vancouver 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 Vancouver starts at the higher of the city and national median.