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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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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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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.