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How much do software development engineer in test jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer in test in the United States is $54.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $62.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Software Development Engineer in Test, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you need a solid background in software engineering principles, programming skills (often in languages like Java, Python, or C#), and a strong understanding of testing methodologies. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG), CI/CD tools, and sometimes certifications like ISTQB are typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills that help SDETs collaborate with developers and identify issues efficiently. These skills are crucial to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality software products through efficient test design and automation.

How does a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) typically collaborate with developers and QA teams during the software development lifecycle?

As an SDET, you'll work closely with both software developers and quality assurance teams throughout the development process. Your role involves participating in design and code reviews to ensure testability, creating automated test frameworks, and writing test cases alongside developers. You'll also help identify bugs early, contribute to continuous integration pipelines, and facilitate communication between development and QA to ensure high-quality releases. This collaborative environment allows you to bridge the gap between coding and testing, making you a key player in delivering reliable software.

What is a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)?

A Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) is a professional who combines software development skills with expertise in testing to ensure the quality of software products. SDETs design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, write test scripts, and work closely with developers to identify and resolve defects early in the software development lifecycle. They play a critical role in integrating testing into the development process, improving test coverage, and enabling continuous integration and delivery. SDETs often have strong programming abilities and a deep understanding of both software engineering and quality assurance best practices.

What is the difference between Software Development Engineer In Test vs Software Engineer?

AspectSoftware Development Engineer In TestSoftware Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and developing automated tests, ensuring software qualityDeveloping software applications and features
Skills & CertificationsProgramming, testing frameworks, automation toolsProgramming, software design, system architecture
Work EnvironmentQuality assurance teams, development teams, testing labsDevelopment teams, product teams, engineering environments
Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, QA departmentsTech companies, startups, software product companies

While both roles require strong programming skills, Software Development Engineer In Test focuses on automation and testing to ensure software quality, whereas Software Engineers primarily develop new features and applications. Both roles are integral to software development but serve different aspects of the product lifecycle.

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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

LCP TRACKER INC

Orange, CA โ€ข Hybrid

$95K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)ย 

Company Summaryย 

LCPtracker, Inc. is a cloud-based software (SaaS) provider specializing in labor compliance for public works construction projects.ย LCPtracker has offices in New Braunfels, TX, Orange CA, and Fenton, MI, and helps government agencies and prime contractors meet Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage compliance requirements on projects backed by federal, state, and/or local funding.ย Thousands of clients and over 100,000 contractors use LCPtracker for their certified payroll and construction site compliance needs.ย LCPtracker has been recognized year afterย year sinceย 2017 as one of the โ€œBest Places to Workโ€ in Orange County by the Orange County Register.ย 

Positionย Summaryย ย 

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)is responsible fordesigning, developing, andmaintainingautomated test frameworks and test cases to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications. This role partners closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA team members to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.ย 

Primary Duties and Responsibilitiesย 

  • Design, develop, andmaintainscalable, reliable automated test frameworks and test suitesย 

  • Write, review, and execute automated tests for web applications, APIs, and backend servicesย 

  • Collaborate with software engineers to ensure testability, quality, and adherence to best practicesย 

  • Participate in requirements and design reviews to provide input on test coverage and quality risksย 

  • Identify, document, and track defects, partnering with development teams through resolutionย 

  • Perform root cause analysis for defects and test failuresย 

  • Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated testing executionย 

  • Execute manual testing as needed to supplement automation effortsย 

  • Ensure test environments and test data are properly configured and maintainedย 

  • Continuously evaluate and improve testing strategies, tools, and processesย 

Core Competenciesย 

  • Test Automation Developmentย 

  • Software Quality Engineeringย 

  • Collaboration and Communicationย 

  • Attention to Detailย 

  • Continuous Improvementย 

  • Troubleshooting and Debuggingย 

Work Environmentย 

This position performs its duties fromย our Orange, CA or New Braunfels, TXย office. The roleย operatesย in a professional officeย environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, mobile devices, andย related technology.ย 

Physical Requirementsย 

While performing the functions of this job, the employeeย is regularly required toย sit;ย frequentlyย requiredย to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to type, scroll and use computer equipment. The employeeย is required toย have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data andย figures; viewing a computer and multiple screens; extensive reading; visual inspection of text/data in both print and electronic forms.ย ย 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Workย 

This is afull-timeย exemptposition. Days and hours worked are dependent on business needs and workload. General availability during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, is expected.ย Based on the candidateย and /or position, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered; however,a minimum of three (3) or more days per week in the office isย requiredto support executive collaboration, leadership presence, and cross-functional engagement. Some flexibility is allowed. Occasional evening and weekend work may beย requiredย as job duties demand.ย 

Travelย 

There isย no major travel requirementย for this position. However, infrequent travel may be necessary to visit remote office(s), attend conferences/industry events, etc. Attendance at our corporate Staff Retreat isย required. This event is a 2-3-day retreat.ย ย Attendance at our annual User Conference as assigned.ย 

Salary Rangeย 

The salary range isย $95k - $110kย annually. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.ย 

Benefitsย 

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time LCPtracker employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:ย 

  • Paid Time Offย 

  • 10 Paid Holidaysย 

  • Phantom Stockย 

  • 401k Plan with up to 4% company matchย 

  • Medical Benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)ย 

  • Life Insurance (company paid)ย 

  • Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (company paid)ย 

  • Employee discounts andperksprogramย 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ย 

LCPtracker participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify is an internet-based systemย operatedย by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. It allows employers to confirm an individualโ€™s employment eligibility to work in the United States. View the attached notices, available in English and Spanish, forย important informationย regardingย the E-Verify program. E-Verify Notice (PDF); Right to Work Notice (PDF)ย 

LCPtracker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. LCPtracker, Inc. willย consider forย employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.ย 

LCPtracker is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, LCPtracker will take steps toย assureย that people with disabilities areย providedย reasonableย accommodations.ย Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation isย requiredย to fullyย participateย in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the LCPtracker Human Resources Department at HR@lcptracker.com.ย 

Education and Experienceย 

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceย 

  • 3+ย years of experience in software testing or development with a focus on test automationย 

  • Proficiencyin at least one programming or scripting language (Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript)andย .Netย ecosystemย testing framework.ย 

  • Experience with test automation frameworks such asย Playwrightย (preferred),ย Seleniumย orย Cypressย 

  • Experience withย developing/maintainingย automated performance/load test suitesย 

  • Strong understanding of the softwareย developmentย lifecycleย and QA methodologiesย 

  • Experienceย with automation ofย APIs and backend services (REST,ย GraphQL)ย 

  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOpsย 

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsย 

Preferred Qualificationsย 

  • Experience testing SaaS or cloud-based applicationsย 

  • Knowledge of performance, load, or security testing toolsย 

  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environmentsย 

  • Familiarity with containers or cloud platforms such as Docker, AWS, or Azureย 

  • ISTQB or other QA-related certificationsย