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QA Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets specialty occupation standards and prevailing wage requirements.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for understanding the processes used to assess and mitigate risks related to the introduction of new package technologies so that you can improve efficiency and effectiveness by implementing automation, data analysis and machine learning/AI solutions. Set up data bases, develop data ingestion pipelines, and implement automated data analysis and reporting tools. Support problem solving and risk assessment for internal or customer quality issue by pulling and analyzing data. Contribute to the advancement of technology at Micron through mentoring, publishing technical papers (internal and external), and developing innovative solutions to challenging problems. Implement Automation, Data Analysis, and AI Solutions. Collaborate with Engineering teams to Map Package DDQA processes and data streams. Set up and optimize databases and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Understand the needs of internal customers and develop solutions. Support Problem Solving and Risk Assessment for Quality Issues. Pull relevant product information, manufacturing data, and reliability data based on given problem statements. Determine the appropriate dataset and treatment required to answer questions posed by problem solving teams. This could include producing data visualizations, machine learning models, statistical inferences, and web applications. Provide recommendations about root cause findings and product risk, based on data analysis. Collaboratively Communicate Findings and Best Practices. Share best practices with global teams to enable a culture of analytics and data driven decision making. Gather, organize and prioritize software requirements employing project and change management techniques. Share code, knowledge and lessons learned to expand the ability of other team members to accomplish similar projects. Train internal customers to use reports and tools that you create. Present data and analyses to both large and small groups in both formal and informal settings. Support code and reports developed by other team members to make upgrades and fix issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Position requires:
- Statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms using Python.
- Software quality assurance methodologies and software testing lifecycles.
- Object-oriented programming languages including Python, Java, or C++, and object-oriented design principles.
- SQL, relational database systems, and data modeling concepts.
- Full-stack web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (including React or Angular).
- Designing and implementing algorithms and data structures.
- Cloud computing platforms (including AWS), distributed systems, and networking fundamentals.
BENEFITS
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for understanding the processes used to assess and mitigate risks related to the introduction of new package technologies so that you can improve efficiency and effectiveness by implementing automation, data analysis and machine learning/AI solutions. Set up data bases, develop data ingestion pipelines, and implement automated data analysis and reporting tools. Support problem solving and risk assessment for internal or customer quality issue by pulling and analyzing data. Contribute to the advancement of technology at Micron through mentoring, publishing technical papers (internal and external), and developing innovative solutions to challenging problems. Implement Automation, Data Analysis, and AI Solutions. Collaborate with Engineering teams to Map Package DDQA processes and data streams. Set up and optimize databases and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Understand the needs of internal customers and develop solutions. Support Problem Solving and Risk Assessment for Quality Issues. Pull relevant product information, manufacturing data, and reliability data based on given problem statements. Determine the appropriate dataset and treatment required to answer questions posed by problem solving teams. This could include producing data visualizations, machine learning models, statistical inferences, and web applications. Provide recommendations about root cause findings and product risk, based on data analysis. Collaboratively Communicate Findings and Best Practices. Share best practices with global teams to enable a culture of analytics and data driven decision making. Gather, organize and prioritize software requirements employing project and change management techniques. Share code, knowledge and lessons learned to expand the ability of other team members to accomplish similar projects. Train internal customers to use reports and tools that you create. Present data and analyses to both large and small groups in both formal and informal settings. Support code and reports developed by other team members to make upgrades and fix issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Position requires:
- Statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms using Python.
- Software quality assurance methodologies and software testing lifecycles.
- Object-oriented programming languages including Python, Java, or C++, and object-oriented design principles.
- SQL, relational database systems, and data modeling concepts.
- Full-stack web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (including React or Angular).
- Designing and implementing algorithms and data structures.
- Cloud computing platforms (including AWS), distributed systems, and networking fundamentals.
BENEFITS
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to QA work. A computer science or engineering degree is a clean fit. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework maps to software testing, quality systems, or validation methodologies.
Search LCA filings for QA sponsors
Use OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 15-1253 or job title. Companies with consistent QA LCA filings have an established sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.
Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse QA Specialist roles filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history. It surfaces DOL LCA data so you can see which companies have sponsored QA positions before, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Confirm specialty occupation before accepting
Before signing an offer, ask the employer how they documented the QA role as a specialty occupation in prior petitions. Roles framed as general testers without a required degree field draw higher RFE rates than those tied to specific engineering or systems domains.
Time your job search around the cap
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, count backward from your EAD expiration to confirm you have enough runway. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions can file year-round.
Check E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT
If you're extending OPT and bridging to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT approval. Verify enrollment status directly with your employer's HR team before your 90-day application window opens.
H-1B Visa QA Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer defines the position as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generically titled roles where any degree is accepted can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between the degree requirement and the job duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for QA Specialist roles before?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B filing history by employer and role, so you can identify companies that have sponsored QA positions rather than relying on employer self-reporting. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and updated regularly, which is what powers these results. Focus on companies with multiple QA filings across different years.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for QA Specialist positions?
Most QA Specialist roles file under SOC code 15-1253, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, though some employers use 15-1252 or broader software developer codes depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier your employer must certify on the LCA. You can look up the occupation details and wage levels using O*NET and OFLC Wage Search.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a QA Specialist role?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it. USCIS guidance covers the specific same-classification requirements.
Does my employer need to prove they tried to hire U.S. workers before sponsoring my H-1B?
No, H-1B sponsorship does not require a PERM labor market test. PERM applies to employment-based green cards, not H-1B petitions. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance, but there is no recruitment attestation required. This is a key distinction that makes H-1B sponsorship faster than permanent residence sponsorship.