SDET jobs in Budapest, Hungary
SDET pay in Budapest centres on HUF 17M ($46k) at mid-level, from HUF 14M to HUF 20M. Budapest has about 1.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Hungary cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Hungary has 0, and remote roles can be done from Budapest.
SDET openings we fill in Budapest
The four levels PassRidge places in Budapest. 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 Budapest
Gross annual pay in HUF. Budapest is 1.06× the Hungary median (+6%), which is HUF 16M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 10M | HUF 13M | HUF 15M | $35k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | HUF 20M | $46k | |
| Senior | HUF 17M | HUF 21M | HUF 26M | $59k | |
| Lead | HUF 21M | HUF 25M | HUF 31M | $70k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Budapest.
What a SDET does in Budapest
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
Budapest is on Europe/Budapest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Budapest: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Budapest?
A mid-level SDET in Budapest earns a median of HUF 17M a year ($46k), with a p10 to p90 range of HUF 14M to HUF 20M. Junior pay starts near HUF 13M, senior pay is HUF 21M and leads reach HUF 25M.
Are there SDET jobs in Budapest?
No SDET listing is based in Budapest today, but Hungary 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 Budapest pay compare with the rest of Hungary?
Budapest ranks 1st of 1 Hungary cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is HUF 16M, so Budapest is above it. Against the US it is 65% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Budapest 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 Budapest?
Budapest is on Europe/Budapest. 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 Budapest 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 Budapest starts at the higher of the city and national median.