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Senior Test Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Hardware and semiconductor companies regularly sponsor this title. Understanding where your credentials sit on the EB-2 versus EB-3 threshold shapes which employers and timelines to target.
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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 as a Senior Test Development Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field positions you for EB-2. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, document at least five years of progressive test development experience to support an EB-3 skilled-worker filing instead.
Benchmark your wage against PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Use OFLC Wage Search before interviews to verify the Level III or IV wage your title commands in your target metro, so you can identify whether an offer meets PERM compliance thresholds.
Target semiconductor and hardware companies with PERM history
Test development engineering roles appear consistently in DOL PERM filings from semiconductor manufacturers and contract test houses. Searching PERM disclosure data by SOC code 17-2199 helps you identify employers who have sponsored this specific job family, not just software engineering roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring employers
Search Senior Test Development Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active green card sponsorship history for this title. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM for engineering roles.
Clarify the EB-3 versus H-1B timeline difference with your employer
PERM and I-140 filing typically begins after your start date, and priority dates for most countries outside India and China clear quickly at the EB-3 level. Confirming your employer will file within the first year of employment protects your place in line.
Verify your O*NET profile matches your job duties
USCIS and DOL evaluate whether your actual duties align with the O*NET occupation profile for the sponsored title. If your role spans test automation and hardware validation, confirm the PERM job description captures both so RFEs on specialty occupation don't delay adjudication.
Green Card Senior Test Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Test Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. EB-3 covers the role as a skilled-worker position requiring a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience. Your employer selects the category based on the minimum requirements written into the PERM job description, so the wording of that document matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and no permanent residency outcome on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent pathway. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and priority dates for most nationalities outside India and China move quickly at that preference level. The PERM process does require your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition.
Which industries and employers regularly sponsor Senior Test Development Engineers for green cards?
Semiconductor manufacturers, defense electronics contractors, automotive electronics suppliers, and contract test engineering firms appear frequently in DOL PERM filings for this title. Companies building integrated circuits, mixed-signal devices, or embedded systems often maintain dedicated test development teams and have established PERM filing processes. Searching PERM disclosure data by the relevant SOC code gives you the most accurate picture of which employers have sponsored this specific role rather than engineering roles broadly.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Senior Test Development Engineer green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Test Development Engineer positions filtered by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already filed PERM for this job family. This is more reliable than applying broadly and hoping a company will sponsor, since PERM requires significant employer commitment and not every engineering team is set up to run the process.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job offer for this role?
Gather your degree transcripts and any graduate-level credentials, especially if you are targeting EB-2. Compile a detailed record of your test development experience, including specific platforms, protocols, and equipment you have worked with. Your employer's attorney will need this to draft a PERM job description that accurately reflects the role's requirements. If your degree was earned outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required before USCIS can assess equivalency.