SDET jobs in Aarhus, Denmark
A mid-level SDET in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 480k a year ($70k gross). Aarhus has about 285,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Denmark cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Denmark has 0, and remote roles can be done from Aarhus.
SDET openings we fill in Aarhus
The four levels PassRidge places in Aarhus. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"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 Aarhus
Gross annual pay in DKK. Aarhus is 0.91× the Denmark median (-9%), which is DKK 530k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 300k | DKK 370k | DKK 450k | $53k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 390k | DKK 480k | DKK 590k | $70k | |
| Senior | DKK 500k | DKK 610k | DKK 750k | $89k | |
| Lead | DKK 600k | DKK 730k | DKK 890k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Aarhus.
What a SDET does in Aarhus
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
Aarhus is on Europe/Copenhagen. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Denmark cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | DKK 560k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Aarhus
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SDET jobs in Aarhus: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Aarhus?
A mid-level SDET in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 480k a year ($70k), with a p10 to p90 range of DKK 390k to DKK 590k. Junior pay starts near DKK 370k, senior pay is DKK 610k and leads reach DKK 730k.
Are there SDET jobs in Aarhus?
No SDET listing is based in Aarhus today, but Denmark has 0 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 Aarhus pay compare with the rest of Denmark?
Aarhus ranks 2nd of 2 Denmark cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.91x the national median (-9%). The national mid-level median is DKK 530k, so Aarhus is below it. Against the US it is 46% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Aarhus 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 Aarhus?
Aarhus is on Europe/Copenhagen. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Aarhus 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 Aarhus starts at the higher of the city and national median.