SDET jobs in Geneva, Switzerland
Mid-level SDETs in Geneva earn about CHF 110k gross a year ($130k), with most offers between CHF 94k and CHF 140k. Geneva has about 202,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Geneva
No SDET listing is based in Geneva 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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"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 Geneva
Gross annual pay in CHF. Geneva is 1.06× the Switzerland median (+6%), which is CHF 110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 72k | CHF 87k | CHF 110k | $99k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 94k | CHF 110k | CHF 140k | $130k | |
| Senior | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | CHF 180k | $170k | |
| Lead | CHF 140k | CHF 170k | CHF 210k | $200k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Geneva.
What a SDET does in Geneva
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
Geneva 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 Geneva: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Geneva?
A mid-level SDET in Geneva earns a median of CHF 110k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 94k to CHF 140k. Junior pay starts near CHF 87k, senior pay is CHF 150k and leads reach CHF 170k.
Are there SDET jobs in Geneva?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Geneva right now, 0 of them remote, and 3 in Switzerland. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Geneva pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Geneva ranks 2nd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is CHF 110k, so Geneva is above it.
What skills do SDET jobs in Geneva 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 Geneva?
Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva starts at the higher of the city and national median.