SDET jobs in Davao, Philippines
A mid-level SDET in Davao earns a median of ₱1.1M a year ($20k gross). Davao has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Philippines has 0, and remote roles can be done from Davao.
SDET openings we fill in Davao
The four levels PassRidge places in Davao. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior SDET
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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 Davao
Gross annual pay in PHP. Davao is 0.93× the Philippines median (-7%), which is ₱1.2M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱700k | ₱850k | ₱1M | $15k | |
| Mid-level | ₱920k | ₱1.1M | ₱1.4M | $20k | |
| Senior | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | ₱1.7M | $25k | |
| Lead | ₱1.4M | ₱1.7M | ₱2.1M | $30k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Davao.
What a SDET does in Davao
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
Davao is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱1.2M | SDET jobs |
| Manila | ₱1.3M | SDET jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
| Cebu | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Davao
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SDET jobs in Davao: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Davao?
A mid-level SDET in Davao earns a median of ₱1.1M a year ($20k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱920k to ₱1.4M. Junior pay starts near ₱850k, senior pay is ₱1.4M and leads reach ₱1.7M.
Are there SDET jobs in Davao?
No SDET listing is based in Davao today, but Philippines 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 Davao pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Davao ranks 4th of 5 Philippines cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.2M, so Davao is below it. Against the US it is 85% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Davao 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 Davao?
Davao is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Davao 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 Davao starts at the higher of the city and national median.