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SDET jobs in Querétaro, Mexico

Mid-level SDETs in Querétaro earn about MX$1M gross a year ($57k), with most offers between MX$840k and MX$1.2M. Querétaro has about 1.6 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Mexico has 12, and remote roles can be done from Querétaro.

MX$1Mmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $57k
p10 MX$840kp90 MX$1.2M
City factor 0.93×Rank 5 of 10
0Open SDET roles in Querétaro
12Open in Mexico
MX$780k–MX$1.6MJunior to lead median / yr
6 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

SDET roles near Querétaro

No SDET listing is based in Querétaro today, so these are the nearest in Mexico, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All SDET jobs in Mexico

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

SDET pay by level in Querétaro

Gross annual pay in MXN. Querétaro is 0.93× the Mexico median (-7%), which is MX$1.1M at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorMX$640kMX$780kMX$950k$43k
Mid-levelMX$840kMX$1MMX$1.2M$57k
SeniorMX$1.1MMX$1.3MMX$1.6M$72k
LeadMX$1.3MMX$1.6MMX$1.9M$87k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Querétaro.

The role

What a SDET does in Querétaro

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

Strong programming (Java / C# / Python / TS)Design patternsCI/CD and containersDistributed systems basicsCode review

Tools named most often

PlaywrightREST AssuredDockerGitHub Actionsk6

Time zone

Querétaro is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

SDET jobs in Querétaro: FAQ

How much does a SDET earn in Querétaro?

A mid-level SDET in Querétaro earns a median of MX$1M a year ($57k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$840k to MX$1.2M. Junior pay starts near MX$780k, senior pay is MX$1.3M and leads reach MX$1.6M.

Are there SDET jobs in Querétaro?

No SDET listing is based in Querétaro today, but Mexico has 12 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 Querétaro pay compare with the rest of Mexico?

Querétaro ranks 5th of 10 Mexico cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is MX$1.1M, so Querétaro is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $130k.

What skills do SDET jobs in Querétaro 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 Querétaro?

Querétaro is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a SDET job in Querétaro 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 Querétaro starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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