SDET jobs in Dublin, Ireland
A mid-level SDET in Dublin earns a median of €89k a year ($97k gross). Dublin has about 1 million residents and is the 1st 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 Dublin.
SDET roles near Dublin
No SDET listing is based in Dublin 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 Dublin
Gross annual pay in EUR. Dublin is 1.06× the Ireland median (+6%), which is €84k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | €73k | €89k | €110k | $97k | |
| Senior | €93k | €110k | €140k | $120k | |
| Lead | €110k | €140k | €170k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Dublin.
What a SDET does in Dublin
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
Dublin 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 Dublin: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Dublin?
A mid-level SDET in Dublin earns a median of €89k a year ($97k), with a p10 to p90 range of €73k to €110k. Junior pay starts near €68k, senior pay is €110k and leads reach €140k.
Are there SDET jobs in Dublin?
No SDET listing is based in Dublin 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 Dublin pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Dublin ranks 1st of 2 Ireland cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is €84k, so Dublin is above it. Against the US it is 25% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Dublin 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 Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin starts at the higher of the city and national median.