SDET jobs in Cork, Ireland
A mid-level SDET in Cork earns a median of €81k a year ($88k gross). Cork has about 224,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Ireland cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Ireland has 2, and remote roles can be done from Cork.
SDET roles near Cork
No SDET listing is based in Cork today, so these are the nearest in Ireland, then the levels we place here. 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 Cork
Gross annual pay in EUR. Cork is 0.97× the Ireland median (-3%), which is €84k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €51k | €62k | €76k | $67k | |
| Mid-level | €67k | €81k | €99k | $88k | |
| Senior | €85k | €100k | €130k | $110k | |
| Lead | €100k | €120k | €150k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Cork.
What a SDET does in Cork
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
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Cork: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Cork?
A mid-level SDET in Cork earns a median of €81k a year ($88k), with a p10 to p90 range of €67k to €99k. Junior pay starts near €62k, senior pay is €100k and leads reach €120k.
Are there SDET jobs in Cork?
No SDET listing is based in Cork today, but Ireland has 2 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 Cork pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Cork ranks 2nd of 2 Ireland cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is €84k, so Cork is below it. Against the US it is 32% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Cork 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 Cork?
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Cork 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 Cork starts at the higher of the city and national median.