SDET jobs in Winnipeg, Canada
Mid-level SDETs in Winnipeg earn about C$140k gross a year ($99k), with most offers between C$110k and C$170k. Winnipeg has about 750,000 residents and is the 6th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Winnipeg
No SDET listing is based in Winnipeg 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 (SDET)
Software Development Engineer in Test I (SDET) - ArcGIS Enterprise
Software Image Quality Engineer, Creativity Apps
Senior Automation Developer (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 Winnipeg
Gross annual pay in CAD. Winnipeg is 0.90× the Canada median (-10%), which is C$150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$85k | C$100k | C$130k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | C$110k | C$140k | C$170k | $99k | |
| Senior | C$140k | C$170k | C$210k | $130k | |
| Lead | C$170k | C$210k | C$250k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Winnipeg.
What a SDET does in Winnipeg
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
Winnipeg is on America/Winnipeg. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 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 |
| Vancouver | C$160k | SDET jobs |
| Hamilton | C$130k | SDET jobs |
| Québec City | C$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Winnipeg
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SDET jobs in Winnipeg: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Winnipeg?
A mid-level SDET in Winnipeg earns a median of C$140k a year ($99k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$110k to C$170k. Junior pay starts near C$100k, senior pay is C$170k and leads reach C$210k.
Are there SDET jobs in Winnipeg?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Winnipeg ranks 8th of 11 Canada cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is C$150k, so Winnipeg is below it. Against the US it is 24% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is on America/Winnipeg. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg starts at the higher of the city and national median.