Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Jobs

Explore Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles that combine software engineering and quality assurance. SDETs design and build automated testing systems, strengthen product reliability, and help development teams deliver high-quality software. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles across software, technology, and product organizations.

What Does an SDET Do?

SDETs create and maintain automated test frameworks, write code to validate applications, and integrate testing into continuous integration and delivery workflows. They may test APIs, web and mobile applications, distributed systems, and cloud services. The role often includes identifying defects, analyzing test results, collaborating with developers, and improving quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Common SDET Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#, along with test automation tools and frameworks. Familiarity with API testing, databases, version control, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and Agile development can also be valuable. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills help SDETs turn product requirements into reliable test strategies.

Career Paths in Software Quality Engineering

SDET careers can progress into senior or staff engineering roles, test automation leadership, quality engineering management, or broader software engineering positions. Some professionals specialize in performance, security, mobile, or platform testing. Career opportunities and requirements vary by employer, product, and level of responsibility.

Find SDET Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted SDET and software quality engineering opportunities on Ladders. Discover professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare positions based on responsibilities, required skills, and career level.

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$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing AI-enabled software for CNE and vulnerability research. Collaborate with experts to deliver reliable solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance research work...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on transforming infrastructure data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative streaming analytics and robust ETL...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Champion the design and delivery of AI-enabled software for vulnerability research, integrating complex features and subsystems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance research work...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $126K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance security and meet enterprise requirem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $191K *

Drive the development of scalable software solutions, overseeing the lifecycle from design to deployment, while enhancing system performance and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environme...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$103K - $218K *

Lead technical initiatives in a complex COTS ecosystem, guiding software development and modernization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical systems while ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the development landscape by integrating front-end and back-end components for ICAM products, enhancing Zero Trust architecture through innovative solutions and robust application support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize scientific research applications by providing programming and QA support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance legacy systems, implement DevSecOps practices, and ensure complian...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K *

Innovate and shape the future of technology by developing tools and applications that enhance systems. Collaborate with teams to build secure, maintainable code while gaining hands-on experience in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $227K *

Shape the future of cloud billing by developing innovative software solutions that enhance AWS's capabilities in metering usage, generating accurate charges, and managing customer accounts at scale...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovative solutions in product data validation, enhancing catalog quality and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable systems and algorithms, leveraging...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with engineers to develop automated test solutions for high-performance mixed-signal ICs, enhancing your skills in semiconductor testing and hardware design in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer robust testing solutions by managing manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring quality through detailed documentation and collaboration with developers. Support Risk Management Framework...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $223K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative software services for network configuration and management, driving efficiency and scalability in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of testing by developing and executing system tests, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders to enhance system performance and reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software quality assurance by leading pre-release validation, unit testing, and cybersecurity assessments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust automation systems and establish...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Support our Developer Productivity team by enhancing developer tooling and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to streamline workflows, improve build systems, and optimize release automation, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Join our dynamic Engineering team to build and enhance core product features. Collaborate across the stack, leveraging AI tools to deliver high-quality software solutions from concept to deployment, w...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Empower cloud-native search solutions by designing and operating a large-scale distributed control plane, ensuring high availability and reliability while innovating multi-tenant infrastructure and op...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of cloud-native search by designing, developing, and operating a large-scale distributed control plane focused on reliability, efficiency, and customer-driven solutions in a fast-pace...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Software Engineers to enhance cutting-edge image analysis software. Collaborate on innovative solutions, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to impa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $202K *

Innovate advanced GIS and remote sensing software for defense and intelligence, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance analytical workflows and imagery processing capabilities, while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of automated testing frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript, ensuring quality and reliability in web applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Champion high-performance networking solutions by designing and implementing forwarding and encapsulation services in C/C++. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize code for embedded syste...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Innovate your career by designing scalable applications that handle petabytes of data and millions of transactions. Collaborate on high-performance distributed systems, ensuring reliability and securi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)?question toggle

    An SDET is a software engineering professional who builds testing tools, automated test systems, and quality processes to help ensure software works reliably.

  • What does an SDET do day to day?question toggle

    Typical work includes writing automated tests, developing test frameworks, validating APIs and applications, investigating defects, and collaborating with software teams to improve product quality.

  • What skills are commonly required for SDET jobs?question toggle

    Requirements often include programming ability, test automation experience, API testing, CI/CD knowledge, and familiarity with software development practices. Specific tools and qualifications vary by role.

  • Are SDET jobs available with salaries of $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find an SDET job on Ladders?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET, test automation, or quality engineering roles, then review each listing’s responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details.