SDET jobs in Quezon City, Philippines
A mid-level SDET in Quezon City earns a median of ₱1.2M a year ($20k gross). Quezon City has about 3.1 million residents and is the 1st 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 Quezon City.
SDET openings we fill in Quezon City
The four levels PassRidge places in Quezon City. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior SDET
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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 Quezon City
Gross annual pay in PHP. Quezon City is 0.96× the Philippines median (-4%), which is ₱1.2M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱720k | ₱880k | ₱1.1M | $15k | |
| Mid-level | ₱950k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | $20k | |
| Senior | ₱1.2M | ₱1.5M | ₱1.8M | $26k | |
| Lead | ₱1.4M | ₱1.8M | ₱2.1M | $31k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Quezon City.
What a SDET does in Quezon City
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
Quezon City 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Davao | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
| Manila | ₱1.3M | SDET jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
| Cebu | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Quezon City
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SDET jobs in Quezon City: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Quezon City?
A mid-level SDET in Quezon City earns a median of ₱1.2M a year ($20k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱950k to ₱1.4M. Junior pay starts near ₱880k, senior pay is ₱1.5M and leads reach ₱1.8M.
Are there SDET jobs in Quezon City?
No SDET listing is based in Quezon City 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 Quezon City pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Quezon City ranks 2nd of 5 Philippines cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.2M, so Quezon City is below it. Against the US it is 85% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Quezon City 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 Quezon City?
Quezon City 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 Quezon City 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 Quezon City starts at the higher of the city and national median.