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

Find your dream job in the realm of software testing with our curated list of highly sought-after SDET roles. Upgrade your career with rewarding opportunities, competitive pay scales, and challenging work environments.

What does a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) do?

SDETs are crucial to ensuring the quality and reliability of software systems. They adopt a hybrid role that combines the domain knowledge of software testing with development skills to create effective test automation tools and frameworks.

Why consider a career as an SDET?

A career as an SDET offers versatility, immense growth potential, and a rewarding work environment. Being on the frontline of software quality assurance, SDETs play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of software projects.

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$94K - $120K *

DAT is seeking a Salesforce Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II) to join their Enterprise Solutions team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $182K *

The Senior Software Engineer in Test (Performance Testing) at FieldRoutes is responsible for ensuring high-quality performance and load test deliverables. This hands-on technical role involves designi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Senior QA Automation Developer will refine test automation architecture and establish overall test architecture within a CI/CD pipeline. This role involves implementing testing procedures, trouble...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $249K *

The QA Engineer will be responsible for both manual and automated testing of integration and end-to-end tests for microservices, APIs, and web applications. This role involves developing automated tes...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

The Senior Software Test Engineer at StrongDM will lead the development of end-to-end test infrastructure, focusing on planning, designing, automating, and executing comprehensive test plans. This rol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

SWIVEL is looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to create and maintain both manual and automated test cases for client-facing applications. The role involves building automated regression suit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

The Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack will serve as an individual contributor and subject matter expert, responsible for leading projects with minimal oversight. This role involves planning, execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

The Sr. Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for systems testing of software development projects, focusing on automation testing for web-based applications built on microservices architecture...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

The Tier II Microsoft Intune Engineer will support the U.S. Army 365 by providing Enterprise Device Management, Mobile Device Management, and Mobile Application Management using Microsoft Intune. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Tier II Microsoft Intune Engineer will support the U.S. Army 365 by providing Enterprise Device Management, Mobile Device Management, and Mobile Application Management using Microsoft Intune. The...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Tier II Microsoft Intune Engineer will support the U.S. Army 365 by providing Enterprise Device Management, Mobile Device Management, and Mobile Application Management using Microsoft Intune. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Tier II Microsoft Intune Engineer will support the U.S. Army 365 by providing Enterprise Device Management, Mobile Device Management, and Mobile Application Management using Microsoft Intune. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Tier II Microsoft Intune Engineer will support the U.S. Army 365 by providing Enterprise Device Management, Mobile Device Management, and Mobile Application Management using Microsoft Intune. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Tier II Microsoft Intune Engineer will support the U.S. Army 365 by providing Enterprise Device Management, Mobile Device Management, and Mobile Application Management using Microsoft Intune. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $120K *

Scale Computing is seeking a DevOps Software Development Engineer to streamline software development and deployment processes through automation and integration. The ideal candidate will have strong t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $140K *

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a talented Software QA Engineer with expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP). The role involves designing, developing, testing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions while managing a team and actively coding. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $205K *

As a Staff Software Engineer at Ada, you will drive organizational impact by shaping technical strategy and mentoring engineers across teams. You will be responsible for building scalable systems and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stability of Rialtic's products by developing and maintaining automated tests for web applications. This role involves collaborating w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $298K *

The Principal Software Development Engineer will lead the engineering team in designing and enhancing a communication delivery platform that handles billions of communications monthly. This role requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $440K *

The QA Test Lead at Netflix will oversee quality assurance for internal game titles, requiring a hands-on approach and strong project management skills. The role involves leading a test team, conducti...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Temporal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their SDK team, focusing on building exceptional developer experiences through the development of Temporal SDKs and CLI. The role involves end-to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $192K *

PsiQuantum is seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to establish QA processes and mentor team members in a cutting-edge quantum software development environment. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $144K *

The Software Development Engineer at CVS Health is responsible for analyzing user needs and developing software solutions to support Specialty AR Systems. This role involves writing high-quality code...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $144K *

The Software Development Engineer at CVS Health is responsible for developing systems to manage data flow within Signify Health's infrastructure, focusing on data engineering and processing large volu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What skills are required for SDET roles?question toggle

    SDETs require proficient coding skills, a solid understanding of software testing methodologies, ability to design test cases, and knowledge of automation frameworks. An analytical mindset and good communication skills are also essential.

  • How much can an SDET earn?question toggle

    Salary may vary depending on the company and location. However, high-paying SDET roles on Ladders are all priced at $100,000 or above.

  • What is the career progression for an SDET?question toggle

    Starting as an SDET, one can advance to senior roles, move into software development, or specialize in automation strategy management. Some might also transition towards project management or consultancy.

  • How can I find SDET jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Simply select 'SDET' from the category section, or use the search bar to find available SDET jobs.