SDET jobs in Rome, Italy
SDET pay in Rome centres on €48k ($53k) at mid-level, from €40k to €59k. Rome has about 2.3 million residents and is the 1st 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 Rome.
SDET roles near Rome
No SDET listing is based in Rome 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 Rome
Gross annual pay in EUR. Rome is 1.00× the Italy median (same), which is €48k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €30k | €37k | €45k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €48k | €59k | $53k | |
| Senior | €51k | €62k | €75k | $67k | |
| Lead | €61k | €74k | €90k | $80k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Rome.
What a SDET does in Rome
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
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Time zone
Rome 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | €53k | SDET jobs |
| Naples | €44k | SDET jobs |
| Turin | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Palermo | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Genoa | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Bologna | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Florence | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Bari | €43k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Rome
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SDET jobs in Rome: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Rome?
A mid-level SDET in Rome earns a median of €48k a year ($53k), with a p10 to p90 range of €40k to €59k. Junior pay starts near €37k, senior pay is €62k and leads reach €74k.
Are there SDET jobs in Rome?
No SDET listing is based in Rome 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 Rome pay compare with the rest of Italy?
Rome ranks 2nd of 10 Italy cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is €48k, so Rome is at it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Rome 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 Rome?
Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome starts at the higher of the city and national median.