Mid Level Lead SDET Jobs

Mid level lead sdet jobs go to engineers ready to own test automation frameworks end to end, guide junior engineers, and make quality decisions across the full development cycle with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like ENFOS, Mach9, and RapidIT hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateIdaho
Top employerENFOS
Top cityMeridian, ID
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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SDET - Web Automation
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SDET - Web Automation
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$77k - $151k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Software Engineer - Test Automation (SDET)
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Software Engineer - Test Automation (SDET)
Mach9
San Francisco, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
$130k - $170k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior QA Engineer / SDET
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Senior QA Engineer / SDET
In Time Tec
Meridian, Idaho
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$80k - $95k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET
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Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET
ENFOS
Durham, North Carolina
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$150k/yr
On-Site
None

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SDET or Software Development Engineer in Testing
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SDET or Software Development Engineer in Testing
RapidIT
Seattle, Washington
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
Bachelor's

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ENFOS1 open role
Mach91 open role
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Mid Level Lead SDET Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level lead sdet job?

Position yourself as someone who has moved beyond executing test cases and now owns quality strategy for a feature or service. Highlight experience designing automation frameworks from scratch, catching systemic defects before they ship, and collaborating directly with developers on testability. Applications stand out when they show concrete outcomes, such as reduced regression time or improved release confidence, rather than a list of tools used.

Which companies hire mid level lead sdets?

Companies hiring mid level lead sdets right now include ENFOS, Mach9, and RapidIT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid level openings tend to come from product-driven tech companies and large enterprises running continuous delivery pipelines, where maintaining test coverage at scale is a core engineering priority.

Are there remote mid level lead sdet jobs?

Yes, remote work is well established for lead sdet roles because the work is tool-driven and collaborative through code review and CI pipelines. About 20% of mid level lead sdet openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this one of the more flexible engineering tracks for candidates who prefer not to commute daily.

How do I move up to a mid level lead sdet role?

Moving from entry level into a mid level lead sdet role takes deliberate skill-building over your first few years. Focus on owning an entire test layer, not just individual cases, and push for projects where you define the automation approach rather than inherit it. Demonstrating that you can mentor a newer teammate and communicate quality risk to a product manager signals readiness for a mid level title.

Which industries hire the most mid level lead sdets?

Mid Level lead sdet roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily at this level because they ship software continuously and need engineers who can build durable test infrastructure rather than relying on manual QA cycles.