SDET jobs in Oslo, Norway
A mid-level SDET in Oslo earns a median of NOK 910k a year ($85k gross). Oslo has about 1.1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Norway cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Norway has 0, and remote roles can be done from Oslo.
SDET openings we fill in Oslo
The four levels PassRidge places in Oslo. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"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 Oslo
Gross annual pay in NOK. Oslo is 1.05× the Norway median (+5%), which is NOK 860k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | NOK 570k | NOK 690k | NOK 840k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | NOK 740k | NOK 910k | NOK 1.1M | $85k | |
| Senior | NOK 950k | NOK 1.2M | NOK 1.4M | $110k | |
| Lead | NOK 1.1M | NOK 1.4M | NOK 1.7M | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Oslo.
What a SDET does in Oslo
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
Oslo is on Europe/Oslo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Oslo: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Oslo?
A mid-level SDET in Oslo earns a median of NOK 910k a year ($85k), with a p10 to p90 range of NOK 740k to NOK 1.1M. Junior pay starts near NOK 690k, senior pay is NOK 1.2M and leads reach NOK 1.4M.
Are there SDET jobs in Oslo?
No SDET listing is based in Oslo today, but Norway 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 Oslo pay compare with the rest of Norway?
Oslo ranks 1st of 1 Norway cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is NOK 860k, so Oslo is above it. Against the US it is 35% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Oslo 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 Oslo?
Oslo is on Europe/Oslo. 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 Oslo 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 Oslo starts at the higher of the city and national median.