Latest High-Paying Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Jobs

Welcome to our dedicated page for Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles. These are critical roles that involve developing effective testing systems for software, ensuring high-quality products for consumers.

Why Choose a Career as an SDET?

As a key player in the software development process, an SDET tests software products, identifies bugs, and helps improve overall software quality. They play a significant role in safeguarding brand reputation through robust product quality.

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Find the best career opportunities in the SDET field with job listings from leading companies. Start exploring now.

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$140K - $165K *

Drive cloud engineering productivity by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and developing self-service tools. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance deployment systems and resolve infrastructure challenges...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $183K *

Engage with autonomy teams to drive Torc Sim adoption, ensuring scalable model evaluation and visualization. Become the key technical expert bridging simulation and autonomy models while enhancing dat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $286K *

Execute backend engineering solutions for IoT Access Points, focusing on cloud-native architecture and data processing technologies to enhance infrastructure and operational efficiency across various...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative open-source AI solutions. Collaborate with clients to understand needs and translate them into technical architectures, ensuring successful delivery an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Innovate solutions by leading the design and architecture of AI-driven support platforms. You'll collaborate across teams to create scalable systems that enhance seller experiences and optimize workfl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Elevate your career by influencing engineering strategy and architecture across teams. Drive innovation in distributed systems and cloud-native technologies, mentor future leaders, and shape the devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Architect scalable, cloud-native systems driving AI/ML integration while leading cross-functional teams. Champion innovation and technical excellence, influencing standards and fostering continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Empower innovation by driving scalable GenAI solutions in the Supply Chain domain. Lead architecting, design, and development efforts, mentoring teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Accelerate innovation by leading the design of cloud-based automation solutions to optimize infrastructure management, enabling scalable, self-healing systems driven by advanced observability and orch...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Transform retail experiences by leading innovative software solutions and mentoring teams. Drive the creation of scalable systems, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate cross-functionally to me...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$156K - $215K *

Advance your career by owning our cutting-edge AI Gateway infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance while mentoring peers and driving techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality practices through strategic guidance, coaching, and collaboration, while driving a culture of innovation and excellence across multiple product teams in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform how businesses leverage AI by building innovative, agentic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design effective workflows and evaluation pipelines, ensuring alignment with re...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer to enhance back-end systems and automate processes, ensuring seamless updates and optimal performance for clients. Collaborate with teams to tackle compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Architect robust AI platforms to support LLMs and Generative AI applications. Develop reusable AI harnesses for effective evaluation and deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, shaping extensibility through innovative SDKs and cloud microservices, ensuring a seamless integration experience for developers and users alike...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $142K *

Transform the tech landscape by providing essential technical support during the sales cycle, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency through innovative solutions and deep product kno...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in evolving a robust SaaS platform while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Balance hands-on coding with architectural leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering, enhancing existing applications while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve performance, documentation, and operational stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join us to elevate quality standards in radiopharmaceutical development. Lead GMP compliance and quality systems while mentoring junior staff. Drive improvement across our portfolio, ensuring regulato...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance back-end systems and ML capabilities. Lead projects, optimize pipelines, and design APIs while mentoring engineers and collaborating with leadership in an innovative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Tackle complex projects by building a strategic reference data platform, mastering all phases of SDLC, and collaborating with global teams to enhance application performance and scalability. Drive inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and operation of a robust AI use-case intake framework, ensure effective prioritization, and enable value tracking for AI initiatives, bridging business intent with technical exe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Architect a culture of quality across diverse products by leading a global QA team. Innovate testing strategies and metrics to ensure high-quality software delivery at scale, while fostering collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in client engineering by bridging software development and client architecture. Collaborate directly with clients to deploy production-grade solutions, enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an SDET do?question toggle

    A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role involves creating and implementing testing procedures for software. They assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects.

  • What is the average salary of an SDET?question toggle

    While salaries can vary broadly based on location, industry, and experience, SDET roles often command a high salary, reflective of their critical role in software quality assurance.

  • What skills are needed for an SDET role?question toggle

    Critical skills for SDETs include knowledge of programming languages, a keen eye for detail, analytical thinking, and a proficiency in testing methodologies and software development life cycle.

  • Do I need a degree to become an SDET?question toggle

    Though not always mandatory, many employers prefer candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Equally, if not more important, are practical skills and experience.