SDET jobs in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
A mid-level SDET in Cluj-Napoca earns a median of RON 180k a year ($38k gross). Cluj-Napoca has about 287,000 residents and is the 4th largest of the 4 Romania cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Romania has 0, and remote roles can be done from Cluj-Napoca.
SDET openings we fill in Cluj-Napoca
The four levels PassRidge places in Cluj-Napoca. 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 Cluj-Napoca
Gross annual pay in RON. Cluj-Napoca is 0.93× the Romania median (-7%), which is RON 190k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 110k | RON 130k | RON 160k | $29k | |
| Mid-level | RON 140k | RON 180k | RON 210k | $38k | |
| Senior | RON 180k | RON 220k | RON 270k | $49k | |
| Lead | RON 220k | RON 270k | RON 330k | $58k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Cluj-Napoca.
What a SDET does in Cluj-Napoca
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
Cluj-Napoca is on Europe/Bucharest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Cluj-Napoca: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Cluj-Napoca?
A mid-level SDET in Cluj-Napoca earns a median of RON 180k a year ($38k), with a p10 to p90 range of RON 140k to RON 210k. Junior pay starts near RON 130k, senior pay is RON 220k and leads reach RON 270k.
Are there SDET jobs in Cluj-Napoca?
No SDET listing is based in Cluj-Napoca today, but Romania 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 Cluj-Napoca pay compare with the rest of Romania?
Cluj-Napoca ranks 2nd of 4 Romania cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is RON 190k, so Cluj-Napoca is below it. Against the US it is 71% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca is on Europe/Bucharest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca starts at the higher of the city and national median.