SDET jobs in Tijuana, Mexico
SDET pay in Tijuana centres on MX$1M ($57k) at mid-level, from MX$840k to MX$1.2M. Tijuana has about 1.9 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Tijuana
No SDET listing is based in Tijuana 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.
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SDET pay by level in Tijuana
Gross annual pay in MXN. Tijuana is 0.93× the Mexico median (-7%), which is MX$1.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$640k | MX$780k | MX$950k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | MX$840k | MX$1M | MX$1.2M | $57k | |
| Senior | MX$1.1M | MX$1.3M | MX$1.6M | $72k | |
| Lead | MX$1.3M | MX$1.6M | MX$1.9M | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Tijuana.
What a SDET does in Tijuana
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
Tijuana is on America/Tijuana. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Mexico cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | MX$1.2M | SDET jobs |
| Puebla | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Querétaro | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| León | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Ciudad Juárez | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Guadalajara | MX$970k | SDET jobs |
| Mérida | MX$990k | SDET jobs |
| Monterrey | MX$980k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Tijuana
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SDET jobs in Tijuana: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Tijuana?
A mid-level SDET in Tijuana 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 Tijuana?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Tijuana right now, 0 of them remote, and 12 in Mexico. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Tijuana pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Tijuana ranks 6th 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 Tijuana is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Tijuana 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 Tijuana?
Tijuana is on America/Tijuana. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Tijuana 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 Tijuana starts at the higher of the city and national median.