SDET jobs in Bengaluru, India
Mid-level SDETs in Bengaluru earn about ₹2.2M gross a year ($26k), with most offers between ₹1.8M and ₹2.7M. Bengaluru has about 8.5 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 40 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Bengaluru
40 roles based in Bengaluru, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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SDET pay by level in Bengaluru
Gross annual pay in INR. Bengaluru is 1.06× the India median (+6%), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | ₹2M | $20k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.8M | ₹2.2M | ₹2.7M | $26k | |
| Senior | ₹2.3M | ₹2.8M | ₹3.4M | $33k | |
| Lead | ₹2.7M | ₹3.3M | ₹4.1M | $40k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Bengaluru.
What a SDET does in Bengaluru
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
Bengaluru is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other India cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Chennai | ₹1.8M | SDET jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Surat | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Pune | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Bengaluru: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Bengaluru?
A mid-level SDET in Bengaluru earns a median of ₹2.2M a year ($26k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.8M to ₹2.7M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.7M, senior pay is ₹2.8M and leads reach ₹3.3M.
Are there SDET jobs in Bengaluru?
Yes: 40 open SDET roles are based in Bengaluru right now, 1 of them remote, and 94 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Bengaluru pay compare with the rest of India?
Bengaluru ranks 1st of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Bengaluru is above it. Against the US it is 80% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru?
Bengaluru is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru starts at the higher of the city and national median.