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Get Access To All JobsItron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Itron DEM (Distributed Energy Management) is the industry's leading provider of integrated cloud-based demand response, energy efficiency and customer engagement solutions that enable electric utilities to ensure grid reliability, lower energy costs, meet regulatory demands and enhance the customer experience. Through its combination of software, hardware, and services, Itron DEM helps utilities optimize every aspect of a demand management program, from participant recruitment and device installation to call center support, control events and measurement and verification.
Itron is seeking a Software Quality Engineer based in Liberty Lake, WA whose primary focus is running our device lab and ensuring DEM software works correctly with the physical devices it controls. You will set up and maintain a wide range of devices — for example, purchasing, installing, and configuring a smart thermostat — and then test how DEM software connects to and operates them. Setup often requires coordinating across teams: working with IT to open network ports, with networking to grant DEM software access, and with security to get access approved. Devices like thermostats are set up standalone in the lab rather than wired into a live HVAC system or furnace, so you may need wiring help from other business units to make the thermostat believe it's properly connected.
Because Itron also manufactures its own distributed energy resources (DERs), such as load control switches, you may be working with early or partially built hardware — receiving an initial part, coordinating assembly support, and standing up the device in the lab before software testing can begin. Some DERs communicate over networks like cellular or GenX, so you'll also install and configure the necessary network equipment, such as a cellular access point. Since the team is distributed across time zones, you're also responsible for making the lab remotely accessible — for example, setting up cameras so teammates can observe devices at any hour, and enabling remote power cycling so the team can test power outage scenarios and troubleshoot devices without being physically present.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory devices, including smart thermostats, load control switches, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) used to validate DEM software functionality.
- Install, configure, and maintain supporting network infrastructure, including cellular connectivity solutions and other communication equipment required for device operation.
- Collaborate with IT, networking, security, and cross-functional engineering teams to establish and maintain device connectivity, access permissions, and lab readiness.
- Support the integration and testing of new and prototype hardware, including early-stage DER products, by coordinating assembly, setup, and validation activities.
- Maintain remote access capabilities for a globally distributed team through cameras, remote monitoring solutions, and remote power-cycling capabilities.
- Proactively communicate device availability, testing readiness, maintenance schedules, and outage status to stakeholders, helping ensure lab operations support project timelines and team commitments.
- Develop and execute manual software test plans, test cases, and test procedures to validate product functionality, quality, and reliability.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution while partnering with engineering teams to support root cause analysis.
- Report test results, communicate quality risks, and provide actionable feedback that supports continuous product improvement.
- Participate in feature reviews, sprint activities, and quality planning discussions to develop a thorough understanding of product functionality and testing requirements.
- Demonstrate accountability, agility, collaboration, and continuous learning while supporting innovative solutions for utility customers.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, software testing, engineering, or a related technical field, including internships, co-op experience, academic projects, or entry-level roles.
- Experience performing software testing, including test case creation, execution, and defect reporting.
- Basic familiarity with Linux operating systems and Git version control.
- Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language.
- Ability to perform hands-on technical work, including device setup, wiring, hardware configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and proactively follow up on dependencies.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
- Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week, with additional on-site presence as needed to support laboratory operations.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform frequent bending, squatting, standing, and walking in an office/lab environment.
- Travel: 1-10%.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Exposure to REST API testing tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Exposure to Docker, containerization technologies, or virtualized test environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Familiarity with IoT, cellular, wireless, or connected-device networking concepts.
- Experience working with hardware/software integrated systems.
- Exposure to distributed energy resources (DERs), smart grid technologies, utility operations, or energy management solutions.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annually
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world.
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Itron DEM (Distributed Energy Management) is the industry's leading provider of integrated cloud-based demand response, energy efficiency and customer engagement solutions that enable electric utilities to ensure grid reliability, lower energy costs, meet regulatory demands and enhance the customer experience. Through its combination of software, hardware, and services, Itron DEM helps utilities optimize every aspect of a demand management program, from participant recruitment and device installation to call center support, control events and measurement and verification.
Itron is seeking a Software Quality Engineer based in Liberty Lake, WA whose primary focus is running our device lab and ensuring DEM software works correctly with the physical devices it controls. You will set up and maintain a wide range of devices — for example, purchasing, installing, and configuring a smart thermostat — and then test how DEM software connects to and operates them. Setup often requires coordinating across teams: working with IT to open network ports, with networking to grant DEM software access, and with security to get access approved. Devices like thermostats are set up standalone in the lab rather than wired into a live HVAC system or furnace, so you may need wiring help from other business units to make the thermostat believe it's properly connected.
Because Itron also manufactures its own distributed energy resources (DERs), such as load control switches, you may be working with early or partially built hardware — receiving an initial part, coordinating assembly support, and standing up the device in the lab before software testing can begin. Some DERs communicate over networks like cellular or GenX, so you'll also install and configure the necessary network equipment, such as a cellular access point. Since the team is distributed across time zones, you're also responsible for making the lab remotely accessible — for example, setting up cameras so teammates can observe devices at any hour, and enabling remote power cycling so the team can test power outage scenarios and troubleshoot devices without being physically present.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory devices, including smart thermostats, load control switches, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) used to validate DEM software functionality.
- Install, configure, and maintain supporting network infrastructure, including cellular connectivity solutions and other communication equipment required for device operation.
- Collaborate with IT, networking, security, and cross-functional engineering teams to establish and maintain device connectivity, access permissions, and lab readiness.
- Support the integration and testing of new and prototype hardware, including early-stage DER products, by coordinating assembly, setup, and validation activities.
- Maintain remote access capabilities for a globally distributed team through cameras, remote monitoring solutions, and remote power-cycling capabilities.
- Proactively communicate device availability, testing readiness, maintenance schedules, and outage status to stakeholders, helping ensure lab operations support project timelines and team commitments.
- Develop and execute manual software test plans, test cases, and test procedures to validate product functionality, quality, and reliability.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution while partnering with engineering teams to support root cause analysis.
- Report test results, communicate quality risks, and provide actionable feedback that supports continuous product improvement.
- Participate in feature reviews, sprint activities, and quality planning discussions to develop a thorough understanding of product functionality and testing requirements.
- Demonstrate accountability, agility, collaboration, and continuous learning while supporting innovative solutions for utility customers.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, software testing, engineering, or a related technical field, including internships, co-op experience, academic projects, or entry-level roles.
- Experience performing software testing, including test case creation, execution, and defect reporting.
- Basic familiarity with Linux operating systems and Git version control.
- Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language.
- Ability to perform hands-on technical work, including device setup, wiring, hardware configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and proactively follow up on dependencies.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
- Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week, with additional on-site presence as needed to support laboratory operations.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform frequent bending, squatting, standing, and walking in an office/lab environment.
- Travel: 1-10%.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Exposure to REST API testing tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Exposure to Docker, containerization technologies, or virtualized test environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Familiarity with IoT, cellular, wireless, or connected-device networking concepts.
- Experience working with hardware/software integrated systems.
- Exposure to distributed energy resources (DERs), smart grid technologies, utility operations, or energy management solutions.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annually
LI-JC1
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a QA Analyst
Align your degree to the QA role
PERM requires your degree field to match the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly to QA Analyst duties; an unrelated degree can trigger a PERM denial even if you have years of hands-on testing experience.
Check employers' PERM filing histories
Not every company that hires QA Analysts will sponsor green cards. Use the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed PERM applications for QA or software quality roles before you spend time applying.
Target companies with multi-year QA hiring patterns
Employers who sponsor green cards for QA Analysts consistently are far more prepared for the PERM process. Look for organizations with dedicated QA teams across multiple locations, not just a single opening that may close before your case clears.
Clarify sponsorship intentions during early interviews
Ask directly whether the role is approved for PERM sponsorship, not just H-1B visa transfers. Some employers will bridge you on H-1B but won't file a PERM, which stalls your path to permanent residency entirely.
Search green card jobs with Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter QA Analyst openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies already set up to file PERM rather than cold-pitching HR teams on the concept.
Preserve documentation of your QA specializations
PERM job descriptions must reflect your actual duties. Keep records of certifications like ISTQB, tools you've used (Selenium, JIRA, TestRail), and any automation experience, since these often define whether a role qualifies at EB-2 or EB-3 level.
Green Card QA Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most QA Analyst positions qualify at the EB-3 level, which requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science or information systems. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the role requires an advanced degree or if you can demonstrate a National Interest Waiver, though self-petition NIW cases for QA roles are uncommon. Your employer's job description and minimum requirements determine the category, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for QA Analysts?
H-1B gives you temporary work authorization renewed in three-year increments, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency. There is no annual cap on EB-3 petitions, so you avoid the H-1B lottery entirely. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa availability can take several years depending on your country of birth, whereas H-1B status can begin as early as October 1 after selection.
What does the PERM process look like for a QA Analyst position?
Your employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. If recruitment is successful, they file the PERM application. DOL processing currently runs several months to over a year for audited cases. After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition before your priority date becomes relevant for visa availability.
How can I find QA Analyst jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for QA Analyst roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many job postings mention H-1B transfer eligibility but omit green card sponsorship details, so filtering by employers with active PERM filing records saves significant time and avoids dead-end applications with companies that won't pursue permanent residency sponsorship.
Will my ISTQB certification or automation skills affect my green card category?
Certifications and specialized skills like ISTQB, Selenium, or performance testing frameworks don't directly determine your EB-2 versus EB-3 category, but they shape how your employer writes the PERM job description. If the role specifies advanced automation expertise or a master's degree as a minimum requirement, it may qualify for EB-2. O*NET classifies QA Analyst roles under Job Zone 3 and 4, which supports both EB-2 and EB-3 filings depending on the stated requirements.