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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success by providing technical leadership for semiconductor test solutions, driving innovation, ensuring seamless product integration, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's building and operating a critical network packet capture platform. Engage in software development and systems engineering to enhance automation and reliability across infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $160K *

Drive the development and implementation of advanced hardware test systems for satellite payload verification, focusing on analog and digital design, data analysis, and continuous improvement in a col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $106K *

Shape your career with hands-on testing of advanced hardware technologies, collaborating across teams to ensure system reliability and performance throughout the engineering lifecycle. Join a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $261K *

Lead innovative projects in architecting and optimizing high-performance kernel implementations for large language models, enhancing AI efficiency and performance in a dynamic team environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $220K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative software solutions to meet complex customer needs. Utilize your technical skills in a collaborative environment to tackle hardware/software integration, testi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $220K *

Deliver complex software solutions by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate with talented engineers to design, enhance, and integrate systems, ensuring optimal performance while tackling...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $165K *

Inspire excellence in software quality as a dedicated specialist, engaging in comprehensive testing strategies and agile methodologies to ensure high-performance delivers for the Intelligence Communit...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and modernize critical security applications. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle to deliver robust, user-centric solutions using modern technolog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at a dynamic team focused on enhancing mission-critical security applications. Drive the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment, while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's enhancing backend solutions while supporting cloud transitions. Leverage your Python expertise to drive innovative projects and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $260K *

Transform the future of finance by leading the technical architecture of innovative card solutions. Drive cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, optimize AI integration, and ensure compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform data quality assurance through innovative testing strategies and collaboration. As a vital partner to engineering teams, ensure data integrity for informed decision-making and elevate team p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Engineer robust software solutions while collaborating with teams to enhance user interfaces and optimize back-end systems. Utilize your expertise across technologies to advance innovative ticketing s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $183K *

Innovate integration strategies that enhance system security through automation, streamline processes, and ensure continuous monitoring while executing precise test plans for product compliance and us...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Drive excellence in quality assurance by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate globally to ensure software quality, enhance testing practices, and support product teams in del...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Join a dedicated team as you design and optimize high-performance systems, driving innovation in protocol support and cloud architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scal...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Empower the next generation of high-performance systems by designing and optimizing core functionalities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance protocol support and drive impactful engine...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and evolve robust platform infrastructure, enabling cross-team collaboration and impactful solutions. Drive complex projects, ensuring scalability and data integrity in a high-ownership environ...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $235K *

Invent innovative solutions to modernize legacy operational systems with microservices architecture, utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate within a team to design, implement, and maintain r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $235K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy systems with microservices architecture. Collaborate to analyze, design, and implement innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies while ensurin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Architect innovative software solutions by leading feature design, coordinating cross-team efforts, and ensuring high-quality delivery while guiding technical documentation and mentoring peers in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to innovate endpoint management solutions in a dynamic, hands-on role focused on the migration and ongoing support of mobile device management for a U.S. Federal Agency, ensuring seaml...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by designing and building scalable services for distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust, efficient workflows and enhance platform resiliency. Own projects end-to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Join us to design and build resilient services that enable large-scale AI training and deployment. Collaborate with ML scientists to drive innovation and optimize workflows within a dynamic, distribut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.