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Intern Software Test Engineer Sdet Jobs in Boston, MA

SDET

Boston, MA · On-site

$54.25 - $70/hr

As an SDET, you will leverage your strong software engineering and test automation expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust testing solutions that ensure the quality and reliability of ...

Lead SDET

Boston, MA · On-site

Apolis is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to architect and scale their robotics software testing organization. The role involves defining test strategies, building test ...

SDET- 181393

Boston, MA · On-site

$54.25 - $70/hr

PeopleSERVE, Inc. is seeking a talented Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a team building responsive web designs for FidelityCharitable.org. The role involves working as part of a Scrum team ...

Software Development Engineer in Test

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$54.25 - $70/hr

Software Development Engineer in Test Locations: Boston, MA- Hybrid must be onsite 6x a month (hiring locally only) Get To Know Us: We are growing team with a start-up mentality and we are looking ...

Introduction We are seeking a Software QA Engineer (SDET) to help establish and lead our quality engineering and automated testing infrastructure from the ground up. This is a foundational role with ...

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How much do intern software test engineer sdet jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern software test engineer sdet in Boston, MA is $27.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.45 and $31.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Software Test Engineer Sdet vs Intern QA Engineer?

AspectIntern Software Test Engineer SdetIntern QA Engineer
CertificationsBasic knowledge of testing tools, certifications like ISTQB beneficialSimilar certifications, often less specialized
Work EnvironmentFocus on automation, scripting, and test developmentManual testing, test case execution, and reporting
Industry UsageCommon in software development companies emphasizing automationWidespread across various industries including software and hardware

Intern Software Test Engineer Sdet roles typically involve automation and scripting skills, preparing interns for automation testing careers. Intern QA Engineer roles focus more on manual testing and quality assurance processes. Both roles serve as entry points but differ in technical focus and skill requirements.

What are the most commonly searched types of Software Test Engineer Sdet jobs in Boston, MA?

The most popular types of Software Test Engineer Sdet jobs in Boston, MA are:

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Robotics

Softpath

Boston, MA

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Lead SDET

Fulltime position in Boston, MA

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)to architect, bootstrap, and scale robotics software testing organization. Define our overall test strategy, frameworks, and leveraging AI tools and AWS cloud CI/CD pipelines to accelerate automation.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Strategy Leadership:Assess complex requirements to design end-to-end test strategies (HIL, SIL, and simulation) and define quality gates.
  • Hands-On Testing:Design, build, and debug robust test frameworks from scratch; root-cause complex failures across software, hardware, and physical sensors.
  • AI-Driven Automation:Leverage modern AI coding tools and LLMs to rapidly bootstrap test frameworks and automate boilerplate testing with minimal overhead.
  • AWS CI/CD Pipelines:Setup and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing AWS developer tools (e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild, ECS) to scale simulation and testing.

Key Qualifications

  • Robotics SW Testing:Hands-on QA experience with physicalRobotics platforms(ROS/ROS2, Python, Linux, and simulation tools).
  • Framework Architecture:Proven track record of designing test frameworks from scratch for hardware-constrained systems.
  • AI Tool Fluency:Experience using modern AI assistants (e.g. Cursor) to bootstrap productivity.
  • AWS DevOps:Strong experience setting up cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker)