Question 1

What is the difference between QA and SDET roles?

Accepted Answer

QA engineers focus on test planning, manual testing, and quality processes. SDETs (Software Development Engineers in Test) write automation frameworks and tools. SDETs typically have stronger coding skills and higher salaries.

Question 2

What testing tools are most in demand?

Accepted Answer

Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright for web automation. Appium for mobile. Jest and Vitest for unit testing. Postman and REST-assured for API testing. K6 or JMeter for performance testing.

Question 3

Is San Francisco still the top US tech hub?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Bay Area remains the epicenter of US tech. It hosts the headquarters of Google, Apple, Meta, Salesforce, and thousands of startups. Despite remote work trends, many companies still prefer Bay Area presence for key roles.

Question 4

What are typical tech salaries in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Among the highest globally. Junior: $100K-$150K. Mid: $150K-$220K. Senior: $200K-$350K+ base. Total comp at FAANG can reach $400K-$600K+ for senior roles. High salaries partially offset the very high cost of living.

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