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Test Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition. Quality assurance leadership roles qualify as specialty positions, and your degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field supports the prevailing wage and recruitment requirements DOL mandates.
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. As a Test Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for enabling and sustaining factory test lines in Cupertino that support all Apple hardware products pre and post New Product Introduction (NPI). These factory test lines are an important asset to Apple, as these enable product quality continuous improvement (activities such as EFFA and QIF) and facilitate the development of field diagnostics and repair processes. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners to develop test plans and schedules, and ultimately lead the team to execute on those agreements and deliver factory testing capability and capacity when needed by our partners.
DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities include providing leadership during all planning, engineering, and procurement activities to enable automated test line bring-up and continuity: Responsibilities include providing test engineering leadership during all test station planning and execution to enable test line bring-up and continuity. Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Product Quality and AppleCare cross-functional partners and leadership to gain agreement on test coverage and support requirements for NPI and sustaining support as it relates to but not limited to as-is, trade-in and RMAO business. Understand automated test station functionality as it relates to the product features and responsible for BOM review discussions and finalization of equipment requirements. Collaborate with global vendors for automated test station bring-up and own the engineering deliverables for overall readiness. Assign test engineers and technicians during planning phase to execute deliverables for each product test line. These include line layout, test equipment requirements, budget, schedule, system updates, and engineering resources (DRI and temporary) forecasts. Facilitate and be the gatekeeper for equipment purchasing by collaborating with test engineers and PM’s. Collaborate with PM’s to present budget to the Finance/PQM stakeholders and AppleCare leadership. Provide engineering leadership during execution of test line plans, installation, qualification and troubleshooting of issues blocking test line readiness for all product lines. Maintain communication with cross-functional partners during product lifecycle to revisit test line support requirements. Manage team engineering resources as needed to support ongoing test line operations. Provide mentorship to Test Engineering team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- 10 years of industry work experience, with 5 years in a people management role, in Test Engineering, Product Quality, or Technical Operations.
- Technical leader with established track record of managing engineering teams, including Test Engineering and/or Product Quality responsibilities.
- Experience managing the qualification and maintenance of automated test processes & screening procedures.
- Ability to identify and communicate improvements for current test, operations, & business processes.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis tools.
- Experience collaborating with network, security, and infrastructure function.
- A solution-oriented work ethic with a high degree of flexibility in supporting multiple projects with a range of complexity & priority.
- Previous track record working with cross-functional/interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex items in simple language.
- Experience presenting at all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior leadership.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to travel as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA is considered a plus.
- Passion for problem solving and identifying root cause.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $183,700 and $319,800, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. As a Test Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for enabling and sustaining factory test lines in Cupertino that support all Apple hardware products pre and post New Product Introduction (NPI). These factory test lines are an important asset to Apple, as these enable product quality continuous improvement (activities such as EFFA and QIF) and facilitate the development of field diagnostics and repair processes. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners to develop test plans and schedules, and ultimately lead the team to execute on those agreements and deliver factory testing capability and capacity when needed by our partners.
DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities include providing leadership during all planning, engineering, and procurement activities to enable automated test line bring-up and continuity: Responsibilities include providing test engineering leadership during all test station planning and execution to enable test line bring-up and continuity. Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Product Quality and AppleCare cross-functional partners and leadership to gain agreement on test coverage and support requirements for NPI and sustaining support as it relates to but not limited to as-is, trade-in and RMAO business. Understand automated test station functionality as it relates to the product features and responsible for BOM review discussions and finalization of equipment requirements. Collaborate with global vendors for automated test station bring-up and own the engineering deliverables for overall readiness. Assign test engineers and technicians during planning phase to execute deliverables for each product test line. These include line layout, test equipment requirements, budget, schedule, system updates, and engineering resources (DRI and temporary) forecasts. Facilitate and be the gatekeeper for equipment purchasing by collaborating with test engineers and PM’s. Collaborate with PM’s to present budget to the Finance/PQM stakeholders and AppleCare leadership. Provide engineering leadership during execution of test line plans, installation, qualification and troubleshooting of issues blocking test line readiness for all product lines. Maintain communication with cross-functional partners during product lifecycle to revisit test line support requirements. Manage team engineering resources as needed to support ongoing test line operations. Provide mentorship to Test Engineering team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- 10 years of industry work experience, with 5 years in a people management role, in Test Engineering, Product Quality, or Technical Operations.
- Technical leader with established track record of managing engineering teams, including Test Engineering and/or Product Quality responsibilities.
- Experience managing the qualification and maintenance of automated test processes & screening procedures.
- Ability to identify and communicate improvements for current test, operations, & business processes.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis tools.
- Experience collaborating with network, security, and infrastructure function.
- A solution-oriented work ethic with a high degree of flexibility in supporting multiple projects with a range of complexity & priority.
- Previous track record working with cross-functional/interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex items in simple language.
- Experience presenting at all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior leadership.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to travel as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA is considered a plus.
- Passion for problem solving and identifying root cause.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $183,700 and $319,800, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Test Manager
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. Document your degree field and years of QA experience now so the job description matches your actual background and survives DOL audit scrutiny.
Use O*NET to frame your occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers before interviews. Knowing the official task list and education requirements helps you discuss how your Test Manager duties align with the EB-2 or EB-3 category your employer will file under.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for quality assurance and test management roles, so you target companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than educating a new sponsor.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage, and knowing the Level II or Level III threshold prevents accepting an offer that blocks certification.
Ask about priority date strategy during the offer
If a prospective employer has previously filed I-140 petitions for similar roles, an approved I-140 from that filing can transfer your priority date to a new petition. Raise this during negotiations if you're a national of a country with per-country backlog, such as India or China.
Understand AC21 portability before you file I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Confirm with USCIS guidance that Test Manager duties at any future employer still fall within your original occupational classification.
Green Card Test Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Test Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Test Manager positions typically qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive QA experience, or under EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer determines the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL, and the job description must match your actual credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Test Manager?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. Green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification, in which your employer advertises the position, documents the recruitment effort, and files with DOL before submitting an I-140 petition to USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait through a priority-date backlog before filing the I-485.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Test Manager positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting companies already familiar with PERM and I-140 filings reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor because of cost or process complexity. DOL PERM disclosure data, available through OFLC, also shows which employers have filed labor certifications for quality assurance and test management occupations.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Test Manager candidates?
Before DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer must conduct a formal recruitment test demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers applied for the position on the terms offered. This includes mandatory posting methods such as newspaper ads and job boards. As a candidate, your credentials must match the minimum requirements listed in those postings exactly, because DOL audits the alignment between advertised qualifications and your actual background.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition for a comparable role. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. USCIS determines whether Test Manager duties at the new employer meet the same or similar occupational standard.