H-1B Visa Software Quality Engineer Jobs

Software Quality Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before submitting your I-129 to USCIS, and the annual cap of 85,000 slots means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.

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NBCUniversal
Sr. Software Quality Engineer
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NBCUniversal
New 16h ago
Sr. Software Quality Engineer
NBCUniversal
New York, New York
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$148,990/yr - $159,135/yr
Remote (US)
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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IPG Photonics Corporation
Software Quality Engineer
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Added 3d ago
Software Quality Engineer
IPG Photonics Corporation
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$118,435/yr - $120,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Apple
Software Quality Engineer
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Added 4d ago
Software Quality Engineer
Apple
Austin, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Alo
Software Quality Engineers
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Alo
Added 1w ago
Software Quality Engineers
Alo
Beverly Hills, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
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On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Aspentech
Sr Software Quality Engineer (Exp w/Built in Quality & AI/ML/LLM Techniques)
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Sr Software Quality Engineer (Exp w/Built in Quality & AI/ML/LLM Techniques)
Aspentech
Bedford, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Automation QA
$90,200 - $112,800/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Quality Engineer

Map your degree to SOC codes

Software Quality Engineers are typically classified under SOC 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers). Confirm your degree field aligns with this code before applying, since mismatched credentials are a common RFE trigger USCIS reviewers flag at petition review.

Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for SOC 15-1253 in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before negotiations protects your petition from DOL scrutiny.

Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment

H-1B employers must participate in E-Verify. Filter your search to companies already enrolled, since unenrolled employers face a mandatory onboarding delay that can push your start date past a critical cap-gap window if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT.

Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Quality Engineer roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as an afterthought and surfaces employers whose DOL records show active petitions in your occupation code.

Clarify test automation scope in your job offer letter

USCIS scrutinizes Software Quality Engineer petitions when job duties overlap with general IT support or manual testing. Ask your employer to draft the offer letter with specific degree-requiring duties like designing automated test frameworks, so the specialty occupation standard is clear on its face.

Time your offer acceptance around lottery registration

USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in March each year for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer after selection results are announced, ask whether your employer can file under a cap-exempt category or support an alternative start date tied to the following fiscal year cycle.

H-1B Visa Software Quality Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Software Quality Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. USCIS examines whether the specific duties, such as building automated test pipelines or leading QA architecture decisions, genuinely require that theoretical and specialized knowledge. Roles centered on manual testing with no degree requirement are more likely to receive an RFE.

How do employers calculate the prevailing wage for Software Quality Engineer H-1B petitions?

Employers use DOL's OFLC Wage Search to determine the prevailing wage for SOC code 15-1253 in the worksite's metropolitan area. The wage level assigned, from Level I for entry roles to Level IV for senior positions, must appear on the certified LCA. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure throughout your H-1B employment, not just at the time of filing.

What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Software Quality Engineer?

A detailed offer letter describing degree-requiring duties such as test automation framework design, CI/CD pipeline integration, or performance benchmarking analysis helps establish specialty occupation. Pair that with academic transcripts, any relevant certifications in tools like Selenium or JIRA, and the employer's internal job description showing a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement, not just a preference.

How do I find Software Quality Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?

Migrate Mate shows you Software Quality Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history pulled directly from DOL records. This is more reliable than asking recruiters during early outreach, since LCA filings are public record and confirm that an employer has actually executed sponsorship for the occupation, not just listed it as a possibility.

Can I switch employers in the middle of H-1B status as a Software Quality Engineer?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, as long as your current status is valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for the new worksite and salary level before submitting the I-129 transfer petition to USCIS.