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Embedded Software Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3 when employers complete PERM labor certification through DOL. Firmware development, RTOS programming, and hardware-software integration work consistently meets specialty occupation and advanced-degree requirements, making this one of the cleaner sponsorship paths in engineering.
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Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Android Test Automation Engineer
Location: Onsite – Puget Sound, WA
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Android Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test solutions for Android-based prototype devices. In this role, you will help ensure software quality, stability, and release readiness by building scalable automation, validating software across multiple builds, and collaborating with engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for Android applications and platform features.
- Provision, configure, and manage physical Android/AOSP devices for testing.
- Execute automated regression, integration, and release validation tests.
- Analyse test failures, debug issues using logs and crash reports, and work with developers to resolve defects.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test reliability.
- Identify test coverage gaps and contribute to quality planning and release readiness.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Software Engineering or Software Development in Test (SDET) experience.
- 1+ year of hands-on Android Test Automation experience on physical devices.
- Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or C++.
- Experience with Android, AOSP, ADB, device provisioning, and device configuration.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Android platform or system-level testing.
- Familiarity with prototype hardware validation and device labs.
- Experience with release validation, regression testing, and automation framework development.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on next-generation Android-based devices, building automation frameworks that ensure software quality and reliability throughout the product development lifecycle.
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $115,000 – $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
Android Test Automation
* ASOP
* ADB
* device configuration
* prototype hardware validation
Job details
Job ID
332726
Job Requirements
Embedded Android Engineer
Location
Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter
Divya
divy.tandel@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Android Test Automation Engineer
Location: Onsite – Puget Sound, WA
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Android Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test solutions for Android-based prototype devices. In this role, you will help ensure software quality, stability, and release readiness by building scalable automation, validating software across multiple builds, and collaborating with engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for Android applications and platform features.
- Provision, configure, and manage physical Android/AOSP devices for testing.
- Execute automated regression, integration, and release validation tests.
- Analyse test failures, debug issues using logs and crash reports, and work with developers to resolve defects.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test reliability.
- Identify test coverage gaps and contribute to quality planning and release readiness.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Software Engineering or Software Development in Test (SDET) experience.
- 1+ year of hands-on Android Test Automation experience on physical devices.
- Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or C++.
- Experience with Android, AOSP, ADB, device provisioning, and device configuration.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Android platform or system-level testing.
- Familiarity with prototype hardware validation and device labs.
- Experience with release validation, regression testing, and automation framework development.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on next-generation Android-based devices, building automation frameworks that ensure software quality and reliability throughout the product development lifecycle.
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $115,000 – $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
Android Test Automation
* ASOP
* ADB
* device configuration
* prototype hardware validation
Job details
Job ID
332726
Job Requirements
Embedded Android Engineer
Location
Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter
Divya
divy.tandel@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Embedded Software Engineer
Translate firmware experience into PERM job duties
PERM requires the employer to document the exact degree and skills the role demands. List your RTOS, embedded C, and hardware abstraction layer work explicitly in your resume so the job description accurately reflects your specialized duties, not a generic software role.
Target employers with DOL LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search tool for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under embedded systems SOC codes. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship workflow and an immigration team that already understands the PERM process for technical roles.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 versus EB-3
If your position requires only a bachelor's degree, it typically falls under EB-3. An EB-2 filing needs an advanced degree or equivalent. The O*NET profile for Embedded Systems Software Developers confirms the typical educational benchmark employers must justify in the PERM application.
Find green-card-sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Embedded Software Engineer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. You'll see which companies have filed PERM applications in your specialty, cutting weeks off your employer research before you send a single application.
Negotiate green card initiation timing before accepting
Ask explicitly when the employer plans to start PERM after your hire date. Some companies require one to two years of employment first. Agreeing on a written timeline before you sign protects you from indefinite delays after you're already onboarded.
File I-140 concurrently when your priority date allows
Once PERM is certified, USCIS permits concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing if a visa number is immediately available. For EB-3 applicants from most countries outside India and China, this can compress your wait to permanent residence significantly.
Green Card Embedded Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Embedded Software Engineer work qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the role warrants one. Your employer's attorney determines the appropriate category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements documented in the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 annually and subject to lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the petition stage and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes several months, and visa number backlogs affect applicants from some countries. The permanence and the absence of lottery risk make EB-3 a structurally different path from H-1B.
How long does the PERM process typically take for an Embedded Software Engineer role?
DOL processing for PERM applications currently runs several months under standard review, though audit selection can extend that to a year or more. After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition separately. For applicants from most countries, I-485 adjustment of status can follow relatively quickly once a visa number is current. Applicants from India face significantly longer waits due to per-country limits and high demand in technical fields.
What documentation should I prepare to support my employer's PERM application?
Your employer needs evidence that the offered position requires a specialized degree and that no qualified U.S. worker is available. On your side, gather transcripts confirming your degree field, employment verification letters detailing your embedded systems experience, and any patents, publications, or project documentation that demonstrates specialization in firmware, RTOS, or hardware-software integration. Your employer's immigration counsel will align these credentials with the PERM job description.
How do I find Embedded Software Engineer jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already completed PERM filings for technical positions, rather than negotiating sponsorship willingness from scratch during interviews. Employers already familiar with the PERM process for embedded roles are far more likely to move efficiently once you receive an offer.