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Senior Test Development Engineer roles in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which maps cleanly to E-3 visa specialty occupation requirements. Australian engineers in test and validation can secure E-3 sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status tied to your employer.
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INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is the world leader in accelerated computing and AI. Our technologies power the most advanced AI platforms, including NeMo microservices and NVIDIA Inference Microservices (NIM), enabling scalable, productionâgrade AI deployment across cloud and enterprise environments. We are looking for a senior, technically strong test development engineer to drive quality, automation, and technical leadership in this rapidly evolving space.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own and drive endâtoâend quality from design through release and production readiness
- Lead test strategy, planning, and execution across functional, integration, system, performance, and reliability testing
- Design, build, and maintain test frameworks and automation for microserviceâbased, containerized AI systems
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less senior engineers including guiding test design, automation practices, and quality standards
- Partner closely with cross functional teams to influence architecture and improve testability
- Validate LLM and AI inference workflows, including model lifecycle, APIs, CLIs, deployment configurations, and scaling scenarios
- Drive defect triage, rootâcause analysis, and quality metrics, ensuring issues are addressed systematically and efficiently
- Leverage AIâassisted testing techniques to improve coverage, efficiency, and signalâtoânoise in test results
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS or higher degree in CS/EE/CE majors (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in software development, test development, or quality engineering roles
- Strong proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks
- Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, or cloudânative platforms
- Solid understanding of Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven ability to lead technically, review designs, and mentor other engineers
- Strong debugging skills and ability to reason about complex, systemâlevel failures
- Excellent communication skills and experience working across geographically distributed teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience testing AI/ML platforms, LLM pipelines, or inference services
- Handsâon exposure to NeMo, NIM, or modelâasâaâservice platforms
- Experience with performance, scale, and reliability testing in productionâlike environments
- Applying AI tools to enhance test development, automation, and diagnostics
- Prior ownership of quality for customerâfacing or productionâcritical services
At NVIDIA, quality is foundational. This role offers the opportunity to set the quality bar for NVIDIAâs nextâgeneration AI microservices, influence architecture, and lead othersâwhile working alongside some of the best engineers in the industry.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 24, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is the world leader in accelerated computing and AI. Our technologies power the most advanced AI platforms, including NeMo microservices and NVIDIA Inference Microservices (NIM), enabling scalable, productionâgrade AI deployment across cloud and enterprise environments. We are looking for a senior, technically strong test development engineer to drive quality, automation, and technical leadership in this rapidly evolving space.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own and drive endâtoâend quality from design through release and production readiness
- Lead test strategy, planning, and execution across functional, integration, system, performance, and reliability testing
- Design, build, and maintain test frameworks and automation for microserviceâbased, containerized AI systems
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less senior engineers including guiding test design, automation practices, and quality standards
- Partner closely with cross functional teams to influence architecture and improve testability
- Validate LLM and AI inference workflows, including model lifecycle, APIs, CLIs, deployment configurations, and scaling scenarios
- Drive defect triage, rootâcause analysis, and quality metrics, ensuring issues are addressed systematically and efficiently
- Leverage AIâassisted testing techniques to improve coverage, efficiency, and signalâtoânoise in test results
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS or higher degree in CS/EE/CE majors (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in software development, test development, or quality engineering roles
- Strong proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks
- Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, or cloudânative platforms
- Solid understanding of Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven ability to lead technically, review designs, and mentor other engineers
- Strong debugging skills and ability to reason about complex, systemâlevel failures
- Excellent communication skills and experience working across geographically distributed teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience testing AI/ML platforms, LLM pipelines, or inference services
- Handsâon exposure to NeMo, NIM, or modelâasâaâservice platforms
- Experience with performance, scale, and reliability testing in productionâlike environments
- Applying AI tools to enhance test development, automation, and diagnostics
- Prior ownership of quality for customerâfacing or productionâcritical services
At NVIDIA, quality is foundational. This role offers the opportunity to set the quality bar for NVIDIAâs nextâgeneration AI microservices, influence architecture, and lead othersâwhile working alongside some of the best engineers in the industry.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 24, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Test Development Engineer
Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalency
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but confirm your transcripts reflect a major in electrical, computer, or systems engineering. Mismatched degree fields are a common LCA complication for test engineering roles.
Target employers with active hardware development pipelines
Companies building semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or defense hardware file LCAs for test development engineers far more than software-only firms. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 17-2199 to identify employers already filing for roles matching yours.
Clarify the specialty occupation link in your job offer
The E-3 requires your role to theoretically and practically require a specialized degree. For test development, ask your employer to specify in the offer letter that the position requires a degree in engineering, not just a general bachelor's degree in any field.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and test engineering roles sometimes draw wage-level scrutiny. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing your offer
Employers must complete Form I-9 verification for all E-3 workers. If your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify, ask HR to confirm their I-9 compliance process before your start date, since gaps here can delay your onboarding even after visa approval.
Prepare for wage-level questions during consular review
USCIS and consular officers check that your offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Senior test development engineers are typically classified at wage level III or IV, so verify your offer aligns before your appointment.
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How do I find Senior Test Development Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Senior Test Development Engineer roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has never filed an E-3. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers already set up to sponsor Australian engineers.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000â$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Test Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering discipline such as electrical, computer, or systems engineering. The key is that the job description must reflect a theoretical and practical requirement for that degree, not just preference. Generic language like 'bachelor's preferred' can weaken an E-3 application, so the offer letter wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Test Development Engineers?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. H-1B registration opens once a year in March and selection is random. For Senior Test Development Engineers with a qualifying Australian degree and a U.S. job offer, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on luck.
Can I change employers on an E-3 while working as a Senior Test Development Engineer?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your current employer, not to you. When you accept a new offer, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 visa, usually at an Australian consulate. You can't transfer your existing E-3 the way some other visa holders can port their status.
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