SDET jobs in Seattle, United States
SDET pay in Seattle centres on $150k at mid-level, from $120k to $180k. Seattle has about 781,000 residents and is the 18th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Seattle
3 roles based in Seattle, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
SDET Manager
SDET Manager
SDET - Automation (Connected Devices)
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 Seattle
Gross annual pay in USD. Seattle is 1.15× the United States median (+15%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $94k | $110k | $140k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k | |
| Senior | $160k | $190k | $230k | $190k | |
| Lead | $190k | $230k | $280k | $230k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Seattle.
What a SDET does in Seattle
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
Seattle is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 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 Seattle
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SDET jobs in Seattle: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Seattle?
A mid-level SDET in Seattle earns a median of $150k a year ($150k), with a p10 to p90 range of $120k to $180k. Junior pay starts near $110k, senior pay is $190k and leads reach $230k.
Are there SDET jobs in Seattle?
Yes: 3 open SDET roles are based in Seattle right now, 0 of them remote, and 148 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Seattle pay compare with the rest of United States?
Seattle ranks 4th of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.15x the national median (+15%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Seattle is above it. Against the US it is 15% above the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Seattle 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 Seattle?
Seattle is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Seattle 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 Seattle starts at the higher of the city and national median.