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Software Development Engineer In Test roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. QA-focused engineering roles consistently appear in PERM disclosure data across software, fintech, and cloud infrastructure companies.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT 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.
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 Software Development Engineer In Test
Document your SDET specialization before applying
PERM requires your employer to advertise the exact role you'll fill. If your expertise spans test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipeline integration, or performance testing toolchains, get that specificity into your resume now so job descriptions can mirror your credentials accurately.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes for software quality assurance and testing. Employers already running PERM processes for similar roles move faster and have internal immigration infrastructure in place.
Find green card sponsoring SDET roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Development Engineer In Test jobs by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history. This surfaces roles where green card sponsorship is already part of the hiring process, not an afterthought you'll need to negotiate.
Confirm your degree aligns with EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's degree holders. USCIS evaluates foreign credentials, so get a credential evaluation completed before the I-140 stage.
Negotiate PERM timeline into your offer conversation
PERM labor certification currently runs six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition even begins. Raise the green card sponsorship timeline during the offer stage, not after signing, so both you and your employer align on when the PERM recruitment process will start.
Understand how priority dates affect your green card wait
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs at the EB-3 level. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your country's cutoff date.
Green Card Software Development Engineer In Test: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Software Development Engineer In Test roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on your credentials. EB-2 covers candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive SDET experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a four-year bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Your employer files under whichever category your qualifications support, and USCIS evaluates foreign degrees against U.S. equivalency standards.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for SDET roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication can take one to two years before you even reach the adjustment of status stage, whereas an approved H-1B lets you start work within months.
What does the PERM process look like for a Software Development Engineer In Test position?
Your employer must complete DOL-supervised recruitment, advertising the SDET role through specified channels and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After approval, you wait for your priority date to become current before filing Form I-485 to adjust status to lawful permanent resident.
How can I find SDET jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Software Development Engineer In Test roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history. This approach identifies companies that have already run green card sponsorship processes for similar positions, which significantly reduces the negotiation burden and speeds up the hiring conversation around immigration support.
Can I check the prevailing wage requirement for my SDET role before accepting an offer?
Yes. The DOL sets prevailing wage levels for each occupation based on geographic location and job zone. You can look up the wage floor for Software Development Engineer In Test positions using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you negotiate your offer. Your employer must certify in the PERM application that they'll pay at or above the prevailing wage, so knowing that figure in advance puts you in a stronger position.