SDET jobs in Krakow, Poland
A mid-level SDET in Krakow earns a median of PLN 210k a year ($52k gross). Krakow has about 817,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 9 Poland cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Poland has 1, and remote roles can be done from Krakow.
SDET roles near Krakow
No SDET listing is based in Krakow today, so these are the nearest in Poland, then the levels we place here. 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 Krakow
Gross annual pay in PLN. Krakow is 1.00× the Poland median (same), which is PLN 210k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 130k | PLN 160k | PLN 200k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 260k | $52k | |
| Senior | PLN 220k | PLN 270k | PLN 330k | $67k | |
| Lead | PLN 260k | PLN 320k | PLN 390k | $80k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Krakow.
What a SDET does in Krakow
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
Krakow is on Europe/Warsaw. 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 Poland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | PLN 230k | SDET jobs |
| Wroclaw | PLN 210k | SDET jobs |
| Lodz | PLN 190k | SDET jobs |
| Poznan | PLN 200k | SDET jobs |
| Gdansk | PLN 190k | SDET jobs |
| Szczecin | PLN 180k | SDET jobs |
| Lublin | PLN 180k | SDET jobs |
| Bydgoszcz | PLN 180k | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Krakow: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Krakow?
A mid-level SDET in Krakow earns a median of PLN 210k a year ($52k), with a p10 to p90 range of PLN 170k to PLN 260k. Junior pay starts near PLN 160k, senior pay is PLN 270k and leads reach PLN 320k.
Are there SDET jobs in Krakow?
No SDET listing is based in Krakow today, but Poland has 1 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 Krakow pay compare with the rest of Poland?
Krakow ranks 2nd of 9 Poland cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is PLN 210k, so Krakow is at it. Against the US it is 60% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Krakow 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 Krakow?
Krakow is on Europe/Warsaw. 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 Krakow 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 Krakow starts at the higher of the city and national median.