SDET jobs in Amsterdam, Netherlands
A mid-level SDET in Amsterdam earns a median of €78k a year ($85k gross). Amsterdam has about 742,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Netherlands cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Netherlands has 0, and remote roles can be done from Amsterdam.
SDET openings we fill in Amsterdam
The four levels PassRidge places in Amsterdam. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior SDET
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Senior SDET
Lead SDET
"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 Amsterdam
Gross annual pay in EUR. Amsterdam is 1.08× the Netherlands median (+8%), which is €73k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €49k | €60k | €73k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | €64k | €78k | €96k | $85k | |
| Senior | €82k | €100k | €120k | $110k | |
| Lead | €98k | €120k | €150k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Amsterdam.
What a SDET does in Amsterdam
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
Amsterdam is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Netherlands cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | €70k | SDET jobs |
| The Hague | €64k | SDET jobs |
| Utrecht | €64k | SDET jobs |
| Eindhoven | €68k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Amsterdam
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SDET jobs in Amsterdam: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Amsterdam?
A mid-level SDET in Amsterdam earns a median of €78k a year ($85k), with a p10 to p90 range of €64k to €96k. Junior pay starts near €60k, senior pay is €100k and leads reach €120k.
Are there SDET jobs in Amsterdam?
No SDET listing is based in Amsterdam today, but Netherlands 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 Amsterdam pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
Amsterdam ranks 1st of 5 Netherlands cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is €73k, so Amsterdam is above it. Against the US it is 35% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam starts at the higher of the city and national median.