SDET jobs in Thiruvananthapuram, India
A mid-level SDET in Thiruvananthapuram earns a median of ₹1.8M a year ($22k gross). Thiruvananthapuram has about 788,000 residents and is the 44th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Thiruvananthapuram
No SDET listing is based in Thiruvananthapuram today, so these are the nearest in India, 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 Thiruvananthapuram
Gross annual pay in INR. Thiruvananthapuram is 0.90× the India median (-10%), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.2M | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | $17k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.5M | ₹1.8M | ₹2.3M | $22k | |
| Senior | ₹1.9M | ₹2.4M | ₹2.9M | $28k | |
| Lead | ₹2.3M | ₹2.8M | ₹3.4M | $34k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Thiruvananthapuram.
What a SDET does in Thiruvananthapuram
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
Thiruvananthapuram 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 |
| Hyderabad | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Chennai | ₹1.8M | SDET jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Surat | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Thiruvananthapuram: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Thiruvananthapuram?
A mid-level SDET in Thiruvananthapuram earns a median of ₹1.8M a year ($22k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.5M to ₹2.3M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.4M, senior pay is ₹2.4M and leads reach ₹2.8M.
Are there SDET jobs in Thiruvananthapuram?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram pay compare with the rest of India?
Thiruvananthapuram ranks 39th of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Thiruvananthapuram is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram starts at the higher of the city and national median.