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Senior Software Engineer in Test roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most SDET positions satisfy specialty occupation requirements, making them strong candidates for employment-based permanent residency.
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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something. Video Engineering is seeking a strong, experienced, self-motivated Software Development Engineer in Test with a passion for making all Apple product experience the best it can be. You will be working on the latest Apple products, ensuring that the video experience is the best in the world!
DESCRIPTION
In this role, your main responsibility will be test design and development for video processing frameworks and low-level software of video codecs, covering both functionality verification and quality measurement across all iOS/macOS/tvOS/visionOS platforms. The work targets image & video encoding/decoding, editing/post-processing, and machine learning based technologies.
Your daily tasks will include developing software and tools to validate algorithms and code changes of projects, designing test cases, and architecting test harnesses. You will implement tests in C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, and Python/Shell scripting using test frameworks. Additionally, you will automate workflows in testing and quality evaluation pipelines, triage and root-cause failures, and drive early test strategy and planning. You will also build LLM-based tools and agentic workflows that extend what these pipelines can automate at scale.
You will partner with R&D engineering teams and both internal and external cross-functional partners to ensure image and video frameworks/firmware/drivers deliver the highest quality video experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- 6+ years programming experience in C/C++, Objective-C/Swift, and Python
- 6+ years development experience on macOS or unix/linux platform
- Hands-on experience using LLMs in software development, including building workflows with AI/LLM-based tools
- Experience in test case development and software testing methodologies
- Understanding of software engineering concepts with hands-on experience practicing CI/CD in software development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of software engineering and development lifecycles
- Experience in building LLM-powered tooling - including prompt engineering, agent design, tool/API integration, and MCP-based integrations
- Experience in test development using frameworks such as XCTest or PyTest
- Experience with white-box / grey-box testing, API testing, mutation testing, static testing, or code coverage analysis
- Experience in image or video quality evaluation or model benchmarking and quality metrics
- Understanding of image or video codecs (e.g. AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1) and video processing pipelines
- Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
- Great communication and negotiation skills, able to collaborate and work as a team
- Self-sufficient and self-motivated, and able to work independently and drive projects to closure in a timely manner
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something. Video Engineering is seeking a strong, experienced, self-motivated Software Development Engineer in Test with a passion for making all Apple product experience the best it can be. You will be working on the latest Apple products, ensuring that the video experience is the best in the world!
DESCRIPTION
In this role, your main responsibility will be test design and development for video processing frameworks and low-level software of video codecs, covering both functionality verification and quality measurement across all iOS/macOS/tvOS/visionOS platforms. The work targets image & video encoding/decoding, editing/post-processing, and machine learning based technologies.
Your daily tasks will include developing software and tools to validate algorithms and code changes of projects, designing test cases, and architecting test harnesses. You will implement tests in C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, and Python/Shell scripting using test frameworks. Additionally, you will automate workflows in testing and quality evaluation pipelines, triage and root-cause failures, and drive early test strategy and planning. You will also build LLM-based tools and agentic workflows that extend what these pipelines can automate at scale.
You will partner with R&D engineering teams and both internal and external cross-functional partners to ensure image and video frameworks/firmware/drivers deliver the highest quality video experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- 6+ years programming experience in C/C++, Objective-C/Swift, and Python
- 6+ years development experience on macOS or unix/linux platform
- Hands-on experience using LLMs in software development, including building workflows with AI/LLM-based tools
- Experience in test case development and software testing methodologies
- Understanding of software engineering concepts with hands-on experience practicing CI/CD in software development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of software engineering and development lifecycles
- Experience in building LLM-powered tooling - including prompt engineering, agent design, tool/API integration, and MCP-based integrations
- Experience in test development using frameworks such as XCTest or PyTest
- Experience with white-box / grey-box testing, API testing, mutation testing, static testing, or code coverage analysis
- Experience in image or video quality evaluation or model benchmarking and quality metrics
- Understanding of image or video codecs (e.g. AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1) and video processing pipelines
- Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
- Great communication and negotiation skills, able to collaborate and work as a team
- Self-sufficient and self-motivated, and able to work independently and drive projects to closure in a timely manner
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
PERM filings for SDET roles most often land in EB-3, but a master's degree in computer science or software engineering can qualify you for EB-2, cutting years off wait times for most nationalities.
Document test automation expertise before applying
PERM requires your employer to define the role's minimum requirements before advertising. Gather evidence of your specific stack, such as Selenium, Cypress, or pytest experience, so the job description can accurately reflect your qualifications without overstating them.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Engineer in Test roles by employers who have sponsored PERM labor certifications before. Companies with established immigration infrastructure handle DOL audits and processing delays far more predictably than first-time sponsors.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search classifies SDET roles under SOC code 15-1253. The wage level in your offer letter must meet or exceed the certified prevailing wage, or PERM gets rejected. Check the tier before you negotiate.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If a visa number is immediately available in your priority date category, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, letting you access work authorization benefits without waiting for I-140 approval.
Understand how recruitment ads affect your job description
PERM regulations require your employer to run specific recruitment steps before filing. If those ads list requirements that don't match your background, USCIS can reject the I-140. Review the draft job description and recruitment postings carefully before they run.
Green Card Senior Software Engineer In Test: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Engineer in Test role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most SDET roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, the employer can file under EB-2 instead, which carries priority date advantages for some nationalities. The final category depends on the minimum requirements the employer defines before the PERM labor certification is filed.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas annually, subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and results in permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date movement together can take three to seven years or more depending on your country of birth, versus an H-1B that can be in place within months.
Which employers commonly sponsor SDET roles for green cards?
Large technology companies, financial services firms, and enterprise software companies with dedicated immigration teams file the most PERM labor certifications for SDET roles. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify tend to have more structured sponsorship workflows. Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Software Engineer in Test openings specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is unlikely.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you leave before the I-140 is approved, the PERM certification is generally abandoned and the process restarts with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and you've waited 180 days, AC21 portability rules let you change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date. For SDET professionals, roles in software quality assurance or test automation engineering are typically considered sufficiently similar for portability purposes.
Can my employer file for EB-2 NIW sponsorship for a Senior Software Engineer in Test role?
A National Interest Waiver allows self-petitioning without employer sponsorship, but it requires demonstrating that your work has substantial merit and national importance beyond a single company's needs. Most SDET roles are employer-specific and don't meet that bar easily. Standard PERM-based EB-2 sponsored by your employer is the more straightforward path for this job title, assuming the role requires an advanced degree.