SDET jobs in Boston, United States
SDET pay in Boston centres on $140k at mid-level, from $120k to $170k. Boston has about 654,000 residents and is the 24th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Boston
3 roles based in Boston, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Associate Quality Engineer
Senior Quality Engineer
Software Engineer II, Test Frameworks & Tooling
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 Boston
Gross annual pay in USD. Boston is 1.08× the United States median (+8%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $89k | $110k | $130k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | $120k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Senior | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k | |
| Lead | $180k | $220k | $260k | $220k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Boston.
What a SDET does in Boston
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
Boston is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other United States cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $150k | SDET jobs |
| Los Angeles | $140k | SDET jobs |
| Chicago | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Houston | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Phoenix | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Philadelphia | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Antonio | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Diego | $130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Boston
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SDET jobs in Boston: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Boston?
A mid-level SDET in Boston earns a median of $140k a year ($140k), with a p10 to p90 range of $120k to $170k. Junior pay starts near $110k, senior pay is $180k and leads reach $220k.
Are there SDET jobs in Boston?
Yes: 3 open SDET roles are based in Boston right now, 2 of them remote, and 148 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Boston pay compare with the rest of United States?
Boston ranks 5th of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Boston is above it. Against the US it is 8% above the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Boston 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 Boston?
Boston is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Boston 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 Boston starts at the higher of the city and national median.