CPT Software Test Engineer Jobs
Software Test Engineer roles involve designing test plans, writing automated test scripts, and validating software builds, work that maps directly to computer science and software engineering curricula. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role integrates with your degree program before you start. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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Global E-Commerce Team is a content E-commerce business with international short video products as the carrier. It is committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products at affordable prices. The global E-commerce business team hopes to provide users with a more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in different scenarios such as live E-commerce and short video content E-commerce, so as to make more affordable and high-quality products sell easily and a better life within reach. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates. Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside developers and cross-functional stakeholders to understand product requirements and translate them into effective quality strategies.
- Build and maintain automation solutions for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Participate in requirement reviews and technical design discussions to identify quality risks and improve testability.
- Develop reusable tools, scripts, and frameworks that improve engineering efficiency and reduce manual testing effort.
- Analyze bottlenecks in quality workflows and help improve testing processes, tools, and platform capabilities.
- Support AI testing initiatives, including validating AI-enabled features, improving automated test generation, or using AI-assisted quality workflows to increase testing effectiveness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Understanding of software testing fundamentals, networking, databases, algorithms, and system design.
- Hands-on coding ability and basic understanding of development and debugging workflows.
- Strong execution ability, learning agility, and attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in test automation, quality engineering, developer tools, or scalable testing infrastructure.
- Experience from internships, academic projects, competitions, or research related to software engineering or testing.
- Interest in AI testing, intelligent automation, or evaluating the quality and reliability of AI-driven product features.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, collaborative, and globally distributed team environment.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $33.25 - $33.25. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
INTRODUCTION
Global E-Commerce Team is a content E-commerce business with international short video products as the carrier. It is committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products at affordable prices. The global E-commerce business team hopes to provide users with a more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in different scenarios such as live E-commerce and short video content E-commerce, so as to make more affordable and high-quality products sell easily and a better life within reach. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates. Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside developers and cross-functional stakeholders to understand product requirements and translate them into effective quality strategies.
- Build and maintain automation solutions for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Participate in requirement reviews and technical design discussions to identify quality risks and improve testability.
- Develop reusable tools, scripts, and frameworks that improve engineering efficiency and reduce manual testing effort.
- Analyze bottlenecks in quality workflows and help improve testing processes, tools, and platform capabilities.
- Support AI testing initiatives, including validating AI-enabled features, improving automated test generation, or using AI-assisted quality workflows to increase testing effectiveness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Understanding of software testing fundamentals, networking, databases, algorithms, and system design.
- Hands-on coding ability and basic understanding of development and debugging workflows.
- Strong execution ability, learning agility, and attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in test automation, quality engineering, developer tools, or scalable testing infrastructure.
- Experience from internships, academic projects, competitions, or research related to software engineering or testing.
- Interest in AI testing, intelligent automation, or evaluating the quality and reliability of AI-driven product features.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, collaborative, and globally distributed team environment.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $33.25 - $33.25. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsSoftware Test Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Test Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your curriculum and your DSO approves it. Roles involving test plan design, automated testing, or quality assurance processes typically map to coursework in software engineering, computer science, or information systems programs. Your DSO will assess the fit based on your specific program requirements and the job description you provide.
Can I do part-time CPT as a Software Test Engineer without affecting my OPT?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, and any amount of part-time CPT does not reduce your OPT eligibility. Only 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT. If your test engineering role is part-time, you can complete it without any impact on your post-graduation work authorization.
What documentation does my employer need for CPT in a test engineering role?
Your DSO authorizes CPT, not USCIS, so there's no federal filing required from the employer. You'll need a formal offer letter stating your job title, duties, start date, and hours per week. Your DSO uses this to verify the role connects to your curriculum and to issue the CPT authorization on your I-20.
How do I find Software Test Engineer employers who are familiar with CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Software Test Engineer roles and filter by employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Companies that have filed LCAs for testing or QA roles have already engaged with the specialty occupation framework and are generally more comfortable navigating F-1 work authorization requirements, including CPT.
Does CPT experience as a Software Test Engineer help with future H-1B sponsorship?
CPT experience strengthens your H-1B visa case by demonstrating hands-on work in a specialty occupation. Software Test Engineer roles align with the O*NET classification for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, which requires a related bachelor's degree. Employers who authorize CPT and later sponsor H-1B petitions can point to your demonstrated performance in the role as supporting evidence for the petition.