SDET jobs in Gothenburg, Sweden
Mid-level SDETs in Gothenburg earn about SEK 680k gross a year ($65k), with most offers between SEK 560k and SEK 830k. Gothenburg has about 608,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 Sweden cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Sweden has 2, and remote roles can be done from Gothenburg.
SDET roles near Gothenburg
No SDET listing is based in Gothenburg today, so these are the nearest in Sweden, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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SDET pay by level in Gothenburg
Gross annual pay in SEK. Gothenburg is 0.95× the Sweden median (-5%), which is SEK 720k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 430k | SEK 520k | SEK 630k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 560k | SEK 680k | SEK 830k | $65k | |
| Senior | SEK 710k | SEK 870k | SEK 1.1M | $83k | |
| Lead | SEK 850k | SEK 1M | SEK 1.3M | $99k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Gothenburg.
What a SDET does in Gothenburg
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
Gothenburg is on Europe/Stockholm. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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SDET jobs in Gothenburg: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Gothenburg?
A mid-level SDET in Gothenburg earns a median of SEK 680k a year ($65k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 560k to SEK 830k. Junior pay starts near SEK 520k, senior pay is SEK 870k and leads reach SEK 1M.
Are there SDET jobs in Gothenburg?
No SDET listing is based in Gothenburg today, but Sweden has 2 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 Gothenburg pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Gothenburg ranks 2nd of 3 Sweden cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is SEK 720k, so Gothenburg is below it. Against the US it is 50% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is on Europe/Stockholm. 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg starts at the higher of the city and national median.