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.

Xcelerate Solutions

Quality Assurance Engineer / SDET (Secret Clearance)

Xcelerate Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
6d ago

Senior Software Engineer - SDET (Remote)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
3w ago
Cognizant

Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer with Playwright & AI Exp.

Cognizant

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
6d ago
Steampunk

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Steampunk

McLean, Virginia, US
full-time
Innorev Technologies Inc

Software Engineer in Test

Innorev Technologies Inc

Bethesda, Maryland, US
contractor
5d ago
Randstad USA

Sr SDET

Randstad USA

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time and contractor
2w ago
eSolutionsFirst, LLC

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

eSolutionsFirst, LLC

Vienna, Virginia, US
contractor
4d ago
Saransh Inc

SDET (Java, React and Playwright) - Only W2

Saransh Inc

McLean, Virginia, US
contractor
5d ago
Mindlance

SDET / Automation Engineer (AI / Automation)

Mindlance

Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor
BCforward

Test Automation (SDET)

BCforward

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

  • Xcelerate Solutions1 role
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association1 role
  • Cognizant1 role
  • Steampunk1 role
  • Innorev Technologies Inc1 role
  • Randstad USA1 role

Top Locations

  • District of Columbia, US5 roles
  • Virginia, US3 roles
  • Remote1 role
  • Maryland, US1 role

10% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 35 to USD 196k.

Typical band: USD 58k 91k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time5 roles
  • Contractor4 roles
  • Full-Time And Contractor1 role

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Featured SDET Jobs

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  1. #1Quality Assurance Engineer / SDET (Secret Clearance)

    Xcelerate SolutionsWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 100k–130k / yearPosted Jun 24, 2026

    Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical software systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) program in a DevSecOps environment. This role will be

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  2. #2Senior Software Engineer - SDET (Remote)

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield AssociationRemoteFull-TimeUSD 99k–196k / yearPosted Jun 5, 2026

    Resp & Qualifications PURPOSE: Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and c

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  3. #3Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer with Playwright & AI Exp.

    CognizantWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Jun 24, 2026

    **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 coll

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  4. #4Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

    SteampunkMcLean, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 90k–130k / year

    Overview: As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering quality assurance services to support application, cloud, and data systems development. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance and test automation practices

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  5. #5Software Engineer in Test

    Innorev Technologies IncBethesda, Maryland, USContractorUSD 55–60 / hourPosted Jun 25, 2026

    Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium to validate web applications across multiple browsers. Create and execute automated functional, regression, smoke, and end-to-end test suites to ensure high-quality software releases. Develop and maintain API automation scripts u

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  6. #6Sr SDET

    Randstad USAWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time And ContractorUSD 35–42 / hourPosted Jun 15, 2026

    job summary: Randstad is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a mission-critical engineering team delivering a core, enterprise-level Transportation Platform for a major national passenger rail network. This is a highly technical, code-first role within a complex, distributed microservi

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  7. #7SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

    eSolutionsFirst, LLCVienna, Virginia, USContractorPosted Jun 26, 2026

    SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)/ Automation Engineer 12 Months contract – Extension Location: Vienna, VA 22182 Interview Type: Virtual| On-site Job description: Note : SDET/Automation Engineer role We are looking for strong Automation Engineers with hands-on experience in Selenium or Playwright. We are ope

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  8. #8SDET (Java, React and Playwright) - Only W2

    Saransh IncMcLean, Virginia, USContractorPosted Jun 25, 2026

    Job Title: SDET Location: Onsite in McLean, VA W2 Position Name Required Experience RestAssured Yes 6 + Years DB2 Yes 6 + Years Jenkins OpenSource Yes 6 + Years Maven Yes 6 + Years Java Yes 6 + Years Playwright Yes 6 + Years PostgreSQL Yes 6 + Years Cucumber Yes 6 + Years Selenium Yes 6 + Years Typescript Programming Y

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  9. #9SDET / Automation Engineer (AI / Automation)

    MindlanceWashington, District of Columbia, USContractor

    Hybrid Onsite at Washington, DC. Must be local to DMV area. Contract to Hire- Must be eligible to convert in future Looking for Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - AI/Automation Focus Position Overview We are seeking a mid-level SDET with 5+ years of experience to join our team and drive innovation in AI-pow

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  10. #10Test Automation (SDET)

    BCforwardWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time

    Company Description About BCforward BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward's headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations

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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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