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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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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.
JOB TITLE: Android Test Automation Engineer
LOCATION: Onsite at Seattle, WA
EXPLAIN A TYPICAL DAY IN THE ROLE:
- Develop, maintain, and expand unit and component-level tests for Android applications to improve reliability, regression coverage, and overall product quality.
- Maintain and operate a physical Android device test lab, including device provisioning, configuration, software updates, connectivity, inventory, and test readiness.
- Partner with the Senior Android SDET to integrate tests with the existing automation framework and CI/CD pipelines, improve test reliability, and investigate automated test failures.
- Identify coverage gaps and high-risk areas, contribute to test planning, and prioritize regression testing based on product changes and telemetry.
- Troubleshoot product and test issues by reproducing defects, collecting and analyzing device logs, crash data, and telemetry, validating fixes, supporting release readiness, and documenting test procedures and quality results.
TOP MUST-HAVE HARD SKILLS & YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR EACH:
- Software engineering - 5+ years
- Software automated testing, specifically Android Test Automation (provisioning, configuring, and running software on physical/prototype devices) - 1+ years
- Ability to independently drive technical work and deliver value - 3+ years
- Experience with Android/Kotlin or C++ or other strongly-typed languages - there will be a coding test, please ensure candidates have this skillset
SALARY RANGE: The salary for this position is between $100000 - $110000 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] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance]. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
PREFERRED SKILLS
Automated Testing Automated Testing Automated Testing
JOB DETAILS
Job ID
332713
Job Requirements
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Location
Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter
Deepak
deepak.kmishra@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.
JOB TITLE: Android Test Automation Engineer
LOCATION: Onsite at Seattle, WA
EXPLAIN A TYPICAL DAY IN THE ROLE:
- Develop, maintain, and expand unit and component-level tests for Android applications to improve reliability, regression coverage, and overall product quality.
- Maintain and operate a physical Android device test lab, including device provisioning, configuration, software updates, connectivity, inventory, and test readiness.
- Partner with the Senior Android SDET to integrate tests with the existing automation framework and CI/CD pipelines, improve test reliability, and investigate automated test failures.
- Identify coverage gaps and high-risk areas, contribute to test planning, and prioritize regression testing based on product changes and telemetry.
- Troubleshoot product and test issues by reproducing defects, collecting and analyzing device logs, crash data, and telemetry, validating fixes, supporting release readiness, and documenting test procedures and quality results.
TOP MUST-HAVE HARD SKILLS & YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR EACH:
- Software engineering - 5+ years
- Software automated testing, specifically Android Test Automation (provisioning, configuring, and running software on physical/prototype devices) - 1+ years
- Ability to independently drive technical work and deliver value - 3+ years
- Experience with Android/Kotlin or C++ or other strongly-typed languages - there will be a coding test, please ensure candidates have this skillset
SALARY RANGE: The salary for this position is between $100000 - $110000 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] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance]. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
PREFERRED SKILLS
Automated Testing Automated Testing Automated Testing
JOB DETAILS
Job ID
332713
Job Requirements
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Location
Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter
Deepak
deepak.kmishra@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 in Senior Software Engineer In Test
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.