SDET Jobs

Explore the latest SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for engineers who combine strong software development skills with deep expertise in test automation and quality assurance.

Intellibus

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Intellibus

Location not specified
Remote
contractor
2d ago
Cognizant

Senior SDET – QA Automation (Playwright & Selenium)

Cognizant

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
3d ago
Research Innovations Incorporated

SDET - Defense Tech: Automation & HIL Testing

Research Innovations Incorporated

Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time
3d ago
Socket.dev

RF/Defense SDET

Socket.dev

Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time
3d ago
Ruri Software Technologies LLC

SDET

Ruri Software Technologies LLC

McLean, Virginia, US
full-time
1d ago
Zetier

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Zetier

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time
Researchinnovations.Com

SDET - RF/EM Spectrum, Lab & Field Validation

Researchinnovations.Com

Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time
3d ago
Elite Technical

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Elite Technical

Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor
Cognizant

Lead SDET

Cognizant

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
Innovative IT Solutions Inc

Senior SDET

Innovative IT Solutions Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
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SDET Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • Cognizant2 roles
  • Intellibus1 role
  • Research Innovations Incorporated1 role
  • Socket.dev1 role
  • Ruri Software Technologies LLC1 role
  • Zetier1 role

Top Locations

  • Virginia, US5 roles
  • District of Columbia, US4 roles
  • Remote1 role

10% of these openings can be done remotely.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time8 roles
  • Contractor2 roles

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Featured SDET Jobs

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  1. #1Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

    IntellibusRemoteContractorPosted Aug 10, 2026

    Are you an SDET working at a Large Financial Institution and being told by your leadership that you are too hands-on, detail-oriented, or think and work like a start-up? Imagine working at Intellibus to engineer platforms that impact billions of lives around the world. With your passion and focus, we will accomplish gr

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  2. #2Senior SDET – QA Automation (Playwright & Selenium)

    CognizantWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 9, 2026

    About the role As a Senior SDET – QA Automation (Playwright & Selenium) , you will make an impact by designing and implementing scalable test automation solutions that improve software quality, accelerate release cycles, and support continuous delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and wo

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  3. #3SDET - Defense Tech: Automation & HIL Testing

    Research Innovations IncorporatedAlexandria, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 9, 2026

    Research Innovations Incorporated is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test in Alexandria, VA. This role involves designing and developing automated testing frameworks, conducting extensive testing for the Dragonfly platform, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure software quality. The ideal candid

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  4. #4RF/Defense SDET

    Socket.devAlexandria, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 9, 2026

    Research Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure the quality, reliability, and operational readiness of Dragonfly's software across its full mission capability set. In this role you will design and execute test strategies spanning controlled lab environments and live outdoo

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  5. #5SDET

    Ruri Software Technologies LLCMcLean, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 10, 2026

    Job Title: SDET Location: Onsite in McLean, VA Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Java, and TypeScript • Execute end-to-end (E2E), functional, and integration testing across frontend and backend systems • Develop and run automated test scripts fo

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  6. #6Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

    ZetierArlington, Virginia, USFull-Time

    Zetier seeks Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) to design, build, and maintain scalable automated testing capabilities for embedded hardware, cyber platforms, and operational software systems. This role focuses on developing robust test infrastructure, improving product reliability, and enabling continuous v

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  7. #7SDET - RF/EM Spectrum, Lab & Field Validation

    Researchinnovations.ComAlexandria, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 9, 2026

    Research Innovations, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to enhance the quality and reliability of its software solutions. This role encompasses designing and implementing testing strategies while collaborating with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate should

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  8. #8Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

    Elite TechnicalWashington, District of Columbia, USContractor

    We are seeking a SDET to join our client's team to support the testing activities (Automation and Manual) of their in-house Claims Processing Platform. Key Responsibilities: - Responsible for analyzing the moderately complex requirements, operational problems, specifications and change requests. Produce test plans and

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  9. #9Lead SDET

    CognizantWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time

    About the role As a Lead SDET/ QA Automation Engineer(Playwright & AI) , you will make an impact by designing and building advanced automation solutions and leveraging AI-driven testing approaches to improve quality and speed of delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaborativ

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  10. #10Senior SDET

    Innovative IT Solutions IncWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time

    This hybrid role demands a proactive engineer who can seamlessly bridge the gap between complex Java development and quality assurance, overseeing everything from mobile native apps to AWS-based cloud systems and legacy mainframes. You will be expected to embrace self-organization, lead capacity planning for your Agile

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About SDET Jobs

Explore the latest SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for engineers who combine strong software development skills with deep expertise in test automation and quality assurance.

SDETs are responsible for building scalable test automation frameworks, writing automated test scripts, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring software quality across complex applications. Employers are seeking candidates proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#, along with experience in test frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, and REST Assured.

Unlike traditional QA roles, SDETs write production-level code for testing infrastructure, develop custom testing tools, and collaborate closely with development teams to shift quality left in the software development lifecycle.

Industries including SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, e-commerce, and enterprise software actively hire SDETs to maintain high-quality standards across their products.

Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets. Many roles offer competitive salaries, growth into senior engineering roles, and opportunities to shape testing strategies.

Each job posting provides detailed technical requirements, responsibilities, and application instructions to help you find SDET roles that match your skills.

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