SDET jobs in Hyderabad, India
SDET pay in Hyderabad centres on ₹2.1M ($25k) at mid-level, from ₹1.7M to ₹2.6M. Hyderabad has about 7 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 12 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Hyderabad
12 roles based in Hyderabad, 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 Hyderabad
Gross annual pay in INR. Hyderabad is 1.02× the India median (+2%), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.3M | ₹1.6M | ₹2M | $19k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.7M | ₹2.1M | ₹2.6M | $25k | |
| Senior | ₹2.2M | ₹2.7M | ₹3.3M | $32k | |
| Lead | ₹2.6M | ₹3.2M | ₹3.9M | $39k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Hyderabad.
What a SDET does in Hyderabad
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
Hyderabad 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 |
| Bengaluru | ₹2.2M | 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 Hyderabad: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Hyderabad?
A mid-level SDET in Hyderabad earns a median of ₹2.1M a year ($25k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.7M to ₹2.6M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.6M, senior pay is ₹2.7M and leads reach ₹3.2M.
Are there SDET jobs in Hyderabad?
Yes: 12 open SDET roles are based in Hyderabad right now, 0 of them remote, and 94 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Hyderabad pay compare with the rest of India?
Hyderabad ranks 4th of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Hyderabad is above it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad starts at the higher of the city and national median.