SDET jobs in Tel Aviv, Israel
Mid-level SDETs in Tel Aviv earn about ₪380k gross a year ($100k), with most offers between ₪310k and ₪460k. Tel Aviv has about 433,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Israel cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Israel has 0, and remote roles can be done from Tel Aviv.
SDET openings we fill in Tel Aviv
The four levels PassRidge places in Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv
Gross annual pay in ILS. Tel Aviv is 1.10× the Israel median (+10%), which is ₪350k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₪240k | ₪290k | ₪350k | $78k | |
| Mid-level | ₪310k | ₪380k | ₪460k | $100k | |
| Senior | ₪400k | ₪480k | ₪590k | $130k | |
| Lead | ₪480k | ₪580k | ₪710k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Tel Aviv.
What a SDET does in Tel Aviv
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
Tel Aviv is on Asia/Jerusalem. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Tel Aviv: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Tel Aviv?
A mid-level SDET in Tel Aviv earns a median of ₪380k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₪310k to ₪460k. Junior pay starts near ₪290k, senior pay is ₪480k and leads reach ₪580k.
Are there SDET jobs in Tel Aviv?
No SDET listing is based in Tel Aviv today, but Israel has 0 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 Tel Aviv pay compare with the rest of Israel?
Tel Aviv ranks 1st of 1 Israel cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is ₪350k, so Tel Aviv is above it. Against the US it is 23% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is on Asia/Jerusalem. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv starts at the higher of the city and national median.