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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$150K - $220K *

Transform LLM inference efficiency by leading the performance measurement, diagnosis, and enhancement efforts to optimize customer experience through cost-effective and speedy solutions in a hands-on...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$149K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement secure multi-cloud solutions, leading a team of engineers in supporting mission-critical environments with innovative cloud technologies across diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by shaping technical strategies and driving large-scale programs that enhance the Analytics Platform, ensuring seamless cross-organization collaboration and delivering reliable soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in IT architecture. Lead strategies and elevate business development across multiple domains, enhancing team performance and deal quality while lever...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of business development by leveraging your expertise in IT architecture and solutioning across diverse domains, ensuring successful strategic wins and high-qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $160K *

Shape the future of cloud and AI security by leading complex architecture design, integrating automation, and mentoring teams. Join a collaborative environment to tackle security challenges and ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at the heart of the authoring ecosystem, leading a platform team that enhances developer experience and ensures high-quality foundations for education technology applications throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$147K - $232K *

Advance your expertise by designing and optimizing large-scale model serving systems. You'll tackle everything from distributed infrastructure to deep low-level optimizations, ensuring reliable high-c...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $173K *

Unlock your potential as you build and maintain cloud-native applications, working collaboratively within an Agile team to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in AWS and modern web techno...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower enterprise infrastructures by designing automated workflows for secure, scalable network management. Utilize advanced scripting and automation to optimize systems while leveraging your experti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare applications through robust quality assurance and testing. This role involves planning and executing both manual and automated tests, ensuring opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $232K *

Engage with customers as a trusted advisor to design solutions that enhance their ServiceNow platform. Drive successful outcomes through strategic architecture, governance, and comprehensive roadmaps...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $193K *

Join a team that's optimizing critical software systems for sportsbook and casino operations. You'll architect high-performance APIs and services, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $210K *

Engage in shaping AI-enabled software architecture, translating business needs into secure, scalable solutions while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions on modern engineering and respon...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in software design and development. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative digital solutions, ensuring high-quality code and system practices while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Take ownership of innovative systems addressing content safety, deploying scalable solutions to enhance harm detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust infrastructure a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Engage in cutting-edge verification methodologies to drive scalable solutions across blocks and systems, ensuring robust validation at the chip level. Champion verification execution, planning, and cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of innovative AI ordering solutions by defining architectural roadmaps and leading the creation of robust APIs to enhance business operations and capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust controls. Guide integrations in DevOps, perform comprehensive assessments, and mentor teams to reduce risks in AWS and mobile in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $122K *

Empower our Engineering teams by taking ownership of vital platforms. Collaborate on Azure DevOps, LaunchDarkly, and AI tools to enhance system governance, streamline processes, and ensure seamless op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $85K *

Drive complex technical issue resolution as a Technical Support Engineer, collaborating across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize support processes while managing multi-layer escalati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $96K *

Drive impactful data analysis to enhance clinical quality and performance metrics. Collaborate with leadership to synthesize data sources for improvement strategies, regulatory reporting, and comprehe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $259K *

Partner with us to drive new business growth within a major tech account. You will collaborate closely with a peer director, identify expansion opportunities, and steer a large team towards achieving...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our Hosting platform by providing technical leadership and expertise in large-scale systems. Shape architecture and drive reliability engineering while mentoring engineers to modernize and sca...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $250K+*

Pioneer the future of developer AI by architecting scalable backend systems that enhance real-world product experiences through developer-centric cloud infrastructure...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.