SDET jobs in Bologna, Italy
SDET pay in Bologna centres on €43k ($46k) at mid-level, from €35k to €52k. Bologna has about 395,000 residents and is the 7th largest of the 10 Italy cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Italy has 1, and remote roles can be done from Bologna.
SDET roles near Bologna
No SDET listing is based in Bologna today, so these are the nearest in Italy, 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 Bologna
Gross annual pay in EUR. Bologna is 0.88× the Italy median (-12%), which is €48k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €27k | €33k | €40k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | €35k | €43k | €52k | $46k | |
| Senior | €45k | €54k | €66k | $59k | |
| Lead | €53k | €65k | €79k | $71k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Bologna.
What a SDET does in Bologna
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
Bologna is on Europe/Rome. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Italy cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | €48k | SDET jobs |
| Milan | €53k | SDET jobs |
| Naples | €44k | SDET jobs |
| Turin | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Palermo | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Genoa | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Florence | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Bari | €43k | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Bologna: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Bologna?
A mid-level SDET in Bologna earns a median of €43k a year ($46k), with a p10 to p90 range of €35k to €52k. Junior pay starts near €33k, senior pay is €54k and leads reach €65k.
Are there SDET jobs in Bologna?
No SDET listing is based in Bologna today, but Italy has 1 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 Bologna pay compare with the rest of Italy?
Bologna ranks 5th of 10 Italy cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €48k, so Bologna is below it. Against the US it is 65% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Bologna 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 Bologna?
Bologna is on Europe/Rome. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Bologna 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 Bologna starts at the higher of the city and national median.