SDET jobs in Malmö, Sweden
A mid-level SDET in Malmö earns a median of SEK 630k a year ($60k gross). Malmö has about 362,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Sweden cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Malmö
No SDET listing is based in Malmö 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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"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 Malmö
Gross annual pay in SEK. Malmö is 0.88× the Sweden median (-12%), which is SEK 720k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 390k | SEK 480k | SEK 590k | $46k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 520k | SEK 630k | SEK 770k | $60k | |
| Senior | SEK 660k | SEK 800k | SEK 980k | $77k | |
| Lead | SEK 790k | SEK 960k | SEK 1.2M | $92k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Malmö.
What a SDET does in Malmö
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
Malmö 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.
SDET jobs in other Sweden cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 770k | SDET jobs |
| Gothenburg | SEK 680k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Malmö
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Malmö · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in Malmö: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Malmö?
A mid-level SDET in Malmö earns a median of SEK 630k a year ($60k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 520k to SEK 770k. Junior pay starts near SEK 480k, senior pay is SEK 800k and leads reach SEK 960k.
Are there SDET jobs in Malmö?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Malmö right now, 1 of them remote, and 2 in Sweden. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Malmö pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Malmö ranks 3rd of 3 Sweden cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is SEK 720k, so Malmö is below it. Against the US it is 54% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Malmö 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 Malmö?
Malmö 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 Malmö 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 Malmö starts at the higher of the city and national median.