SDET jobs in Stockholm, Sweden
SDET pay in Stockholm centres on SEK 770k ($74k) at mid-level, from SEK 630k to SEK 940k. Stockholm has about 1.5 million residents and is the 1st 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 Stockholm.
SDET roles near Stockholm
No SDET listing is based in Stockholm 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 Stockholm
Gross annual pay in SEK. Stockholm is 1.08× the Sweden median (+8%), which is SEK 720k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 480k | SEK 590k | SEK 720k | $56k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 630k | SEK 770k | SEK 940k | $74k | |
| Senior | SEK 810k | SEK 990k | SEK 1.2M | $94k | |
| Lead | SEK 970k | SEK 1.2M | SEK 1.4M | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Stockholm.
What a SDET does in Stockholm
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
Stockholm 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | SEK 680k | SDET jobs |
| Malmö | SEK 630k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Stockholm
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Stockholm · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in Stockholm: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Stockholm?
A mid-level SDET in Stockholm earns a median of SEK 770k a year ($74k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 630k to SEK 940k. Junior pay starts near SEK 590k, senior pay is SEK 990k and leads reach SEK 1.2M.
Are there SDET jobs in Stockholm?
No SDET listing is based in Stockholm 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 Stockholm pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Stockholm ranks 1st of 3 Sweden cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is SEK 720k, so Stockholm is above it. Against the US it is 43% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm starts at the higher of the city and national median.