SDET jobs in Basel, Switzerland
SDET pay in Basel centres on CHF 110k ($130k) at mid-level, from CHF 90k to CHF 130k. Basel has about 178,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Switzerland has 3, and remote roles can be done from Basel.
SDET roles near Basel
No SDET listing is based in Basel today, so these are the nearest in Switzerland, 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 Basel
Gross annual pay in CHF. Basel is 1.02× the Switzerland median (+2%), which is CHF 110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 69k | CHF 84k | CHF 100k | $96k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 90k | CHF 110k | CHF 130k | $130k | |
| Senior | CHF 120k | CHF 140k | CHF 170k | $160k | |
| Lead | CHF 140k | CHF 170k | CHF 210k | $190k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Basel.
What a SDET does in Basel
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
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. 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 Basel: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Basel?
A mid-level SDET in Basel earns a median of CHF 110k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 90k to CHF 130k. Junior pay starts near CHF 84k, senior pay is CHF 140k and leads reach CHF 170k.
Are there SDET jobs in Basel?
No SDET listing is based in Basel today, but Switzerland has 3 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 Basel pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Basel ranks 3rd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is CHF 110k, so Basel is above it.
What skills do SDET jobs in Basel 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 Basel?
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. 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 Basel 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 Basel starts at the higher of the city and national median.