SDET jobs in Zurich, Switzerland
Mid-level SDETs in Zurich earn about CHF 120k gross a year ($140k), with most offers between CHF 98k and CHF 150k. Zurich has about 415,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Zurich
No SDET listing is based in Zurich 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.
Software Test Automation Expert (SDET)
Consultant Lead - Software & Quality Engineering (AI-Powered) - AI-SDLC
Quality Engineer II
Junior SDET
SDET
Senior SDET
Lead SDET
"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 Zurich
Gross annual pay in CHF. Zurich is 1.10× the Switzerland median (+10%), which is CHF 110k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 74k | CHF 91k | CHF 110k | $100k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 98k | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | $140k | |
| Senior | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | CHF 180k | $170k | |
| Lead | CHF 150k | CHF 180k | CHF 220k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Zurich.
What a SDET does in Zurich
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
Zurich 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 Zurich: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Zurich?
A mid-level SDET in Zurich earns a median of CHF 120k a year ($140k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 98k to CHF 150k. Junior pay starts near CHF 91k, senior pay is CHF 150k and leads reach CHF 180k.
Are there SDET jobs in Zurich?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Zurich 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 Zurich pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Zurich ranks 1st of 3 Switzerland cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is CHF 110k, so Zurich is above it. Against the US it is 8% above the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Zurich 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 Zurich?
Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich starts at the higher of the city and national median.