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Software Quality Assurance roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers sponsor H-1B visas for QA engineers, automation testers, and SDET roles across enterprise tech, fintech, and healthcare IT.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Principal Specialist, Software Quality Assurance
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Core Lab, Diagnostics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
As the Principal Specialist, Software Quality Assurance, you’ll be the division subject matter expert for the non-product software lifecycle, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity compliance. This position reviews and assesses software activities (e.g., supplier evaluations, lifecycle deliverable document(s), etc.) to ensure that they comply with applicable procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements. Directs multi-site and division wide software lifecycle activities to accomplish quality system objectives. Provides back-up support to the manager as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Applies established software quality and engineering methods to the investigation and solution of software quality problems and Data Integrity.
- Leads in the creation and improvement of software development, software processes, and document processes.
- Reviews and approves software lifecycle deliverables.
- Provides regulatory interpretation/guidance division-wide and across divisions.
- Utilizes engineering and quality experience and knowledge to mentor project team and others.
- Consistently applies software engineering theories, methods, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex software quality problems.
- Leads the planning and implementation of the quality aspects of software projects.
- Leads in the creation and improvement of software development, document processes, and quality operating procedures.
- Deals with high-level management and outside entities in response to quality problems, needed process improvement, and audit observations.
- Provides back-up support to the manager as needed.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
- Applies established software quality and engineering methods to the investigation and solution of software quality problems.
- Reviews and approves software lifecycle deliverables.
- The individual is the division subject matter expert for the non-product software lifecycle, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity and therefore may represent the division during internal and external inspections, such as FDA; ISO and AQR.
- Leads and supports audits related to software lifecycle and cybersecurity.
- Leads and supports CAPAs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors in engineering; scientific or technical discipline.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in software discipline.
- Has led at least one significant project from beginning to end.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in engineering or computer science.
- ASQ certification related to software and/or CFR21 Part 11 compliance.
- Industry experience.
- PMP.
- Cybersecurity training or certification.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Principal Specialist, Software Quality Assurance
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Core Lab, Diagnostics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
As the Principal Specialist, Software Quality Assurance, you’ll be the division subject matter expert for the non-product software lifecycle, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity compliance. This position reviews and assesses software activities (e.g., supplier evaluations, lifecycle deliverable document(s), etc.) to ensure that they comply with applicable procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements. Directs multi-site and division wide software lifecycle activities to accomplish quality system objectives. Provides back-up support to the manager as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Applies established software quality and engineering methods to the investigation and solution of software quality problems and Data Integrity.
- Leads in the creation and improvement of software development, software processes, and document processes.
- Reviews and approves software lifecycle deliverables.
- Provides regulatory interpretation/guidance division-wide and across divisions.
- Utilizes engineering and quality experience and knowledge to mentor project team and others.
- Consistently applies software engineering theories, methods, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex software quality problems.
- Leads the planning and implementation of the quality aspects of software projects.
- Leads in the creation and improvement of software development, document processes, and quality operating procedures.
- Deals with high-level management and outside entities in response to quality problems, needed process improvement, and audit observations.
- Provides back-up support to the manager as needed.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
- Applies established software quality and engineering methods to the investigation and solution of software quality problems.
- Reviews and approves software lifecycle deliverables.
- The individual is the division subject matter expert for the non-product software lifecycle, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity and therefore may represent the division during internal and external inspections, such as FDA; ISO and AQR.
- Leads and supports audits related to software lifecycle and cybersecurity.
- Leads and supports CAPAs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors in engineering; scientific or technical discipline.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in software discipline.
- Has led at least one significant project from beginning to end.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in engineering or computer science.
- ASQ certification related to software and/or CFR21 Part 11 compliance.
- Industry experience.
- PMP.
- Cybersecurity training or certification.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Software Quality Assurance
Map your degree to QA specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the QA role. A computer science or software engineering degree strengthens your case. If your degree is in a different field, document how coursework and experience connect to test engineering and software validation.
Search LCA filings for QA-specific employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filings for Software Quality Assurance roles. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have actively sponsored QA positions, so you're targeting employers with a real filing history rather than guessing at willingness.
Check E-Verify enrollment before STEM OPT extensions
If you're bridging from STEM OPT to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, since a non-enrolled employer can't support a STEM OPT extension and your work authorization timeline depends on it.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your QA role, location, and experience level. Pull the OFLC Wage Search data for your SOC code before negotiations so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Clarify job duties match QA specialty occupation criteria
Generic QA job titles don't automatically qualify. Ask prospective employers to confirm the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles framed around manual testing alone receive more scrutiny from USCIS than positions requiring software engineering judgment.
File during the H-1B cap window with cap-gap coverage
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers must be filed for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically once USCIS receives your petition, provided you remain in the same position.
H-1B Visa Software Quality Assurance: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Quality Assurance role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical field. Roles focused purely on manual testing with no degree requirement may not qualify. The stronger your job description ties test engineering responsibilities to a specific degree field, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument becomes under USCIS standards.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for QA roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Software Quality Assurance positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have filed for QA roles before, which is a stronger signal than asking employers cold whether they sponsor.
What happens to my H-1B status if my QA role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts from manual QA to a distinct function like DevOps or product management, your employer should file an amendment before the change takes effect. USCIS treats unamended material changes as a violation of status, so document any significant duty changes with your employer's immigration counsel.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B for a Software QA contract role?
Yes, but USCIS applies heightened scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The staffing agency acts as the petitioner, but USCIS evaluates whether a valid employer-employee relationship exists and whether the end client's worksite controls the day-to-day work. Your employer should be prepared to provide an end-client letter and contracts documenting the placement terms.
Does my STEM OPT count toward QA roles that require specific tools or certifications?
STEM OPT work authorization is tied to your degree's CIP code, not to any specific tool set. A software engineering or computer science degree supports QA roles regardless of whether the job uses Selenium, Jira, or Cypress. What matters for STEM OPT eligibility is that your employer is E-Verify enrolled and that the role relates to your degree field, which most software QA positions do.