SDET jobs in Braga, Portugal
A mid-level SDET in Braga earns a median of €36k a year ($39k gross). Braga has about 193,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Portugal cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Portugal has 1, and remote roles can be done from Braga.
SDET roles near Braga
No SDET listing is based in Braga today, so these are the nearest in Portugal, 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 Braga
Gross annual pay in EUR. Braga is 0.88× the Portugal median (-12%), which is €40k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €22k | €27k | €33k | $29k | |
| Mid-level | €29k | €36k | €43k | $39k | |
| Senior | €37k | €45k | €55k | $49k | |
| Lead | €44k | €54k | €66k | $59k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Braga.
What a SDET does in Braga
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
Braga is on Europe/Lisbon. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Braga: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Braga?
A mid-level SDET in Braga earns a median of €36k a year ($39k), with a p10 to p90 range of €29k to €43k. Junior pay starts near €27k, senior pay is €45k and leads reach €54k.
Are there SDET jobs in Braga?
No SDET listing is based in Braga today, but Portugal 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 Braga pay compare with the rest of Portugal?
Braga ranks 3rd of 3 Portugal cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €40k, so Braga is below it. Against the US it is 70% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Braga 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 Braga?
Braga is on Europe/Lisbon. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Braga 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 Braga starts at the higher of the city and national median.