What does a QA Engineer / Tester do?

You systematically test software and ensure its quality.

What education does QA Engineer / Tester require?

University of Applied Sciences (24 months)

How much does a QA Engineer / Tester earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 68'000, mid ~CHF CHF 88'000 per year (approximate).

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QA Engineer / Tester

IT & Technology

Software quality assurance through systematic testing. Identification and documentation of defects and improvement suggestions.

Entry

~CHF 68'000

CHF 5'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 88'000

CHF 7'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration24 months

Your path to QA Engineer / Tester

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 68'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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