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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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Get Access To All JobsApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.
The Vision Products Group is building the next generation of Mixed Reality interactive solutions on Apple platforms. You'll partner in testing our state-of-the-art connectivity technologies, designing automated test frameworks and conducting hands-on manual testing to validate connectivity experiences on visionOS, working closely with engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability and user experience.
Description
You will be responsible for planning, executing, and automating comprehensive test coverage for wireless connectivity and networking features on visionOS. This includes authoring test cases, identifying regressions, and driving bugs to resolution through clear, concise reporting. You'll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to validate functionality, performance, and stability across product areas. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as you'll be interfacing with development, QA, and program teams. This role demands a highly technical and detail-oriented mindset, along with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for product quality.
Responsibilities
- Manual/Automated testing of visionOS using Python; develop scripts and tools that aid in analysis.
- Ensure the automation infrastructure is robust and aids in delivering high quality software.
- Performance benchmarking and characterization of new connectivity features; measure and analyze Wi-Fi and Bluetooth system performance.
- Work with cross-functional teams across different organizations within Apple to further improve the quality of our codebase and products.
- Build dashboards to represent and visualize the test data and KPIs.
- Leverage advanced machine learning and analysis tools to identify patterns, debug, and troubleshoot wireless system performance issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and minimum of 3+ years of industry experience in QA (manual/automation) on consumer electronics products, with hands-on testing experience in consumer or enterprise networking.
Familiarity with networking standards such as IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP. Working knowledge of WiFi and Bluetooth analysis tools and packet sniffers.
Proficiency in Python for test automation and framework development. Experience with manual test case design, execution, and exploratory testing methodologies.
Experience in identifying performance KPIs for evaluation, creating test setups to capture metrics, and creating UI dashboards for data visualization.
Ability to independently work with cross functional teams on new features and bring up automated and manual test setups for verification.
Ability to quickly prototype ideas/solutions, perform critical analysis, and use creative approaches for solving complex problems.
Familiarity with GenAI tools for code generation, debugging, and problem-solving assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
Hands-on experience working with AR/VR products and ecosystems.
Experience with Machine Learning tools for real-time telemetry data analysis and visualization.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.
The Vision Products Group is building the next generation of Mixed Reality interactive solutions on Apple platforms. You'll partner in testing our state-of-the-art connectivity technologies, designing automated test frameworks and conducting hands-on manual testing to validate connectivity experiences on visionOS, working closely with engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability and user experience.
Description
You will be responsible for planning, executing, and automating comprehensive test coverage for wireless connectivity and networking features on visionOS. This includes authoring test cases, identifying regressions, and driving bugs to resolution through clear, concise reporting. You'll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to validate functionality, performance, and stability across product areas. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as you'll be interfacing with development, QA, and program teams. This role demands a highly technical and detail-oriented mindset, along with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for product quality.
Responsibilities
- Manual/Automated testing of visionOS using Python; develop scripts and tools that aid in analysis.
- Ensure the automation infrastructure is robust and aids in delivering high quality software.
- Performance benchmarking and characterization of new connectivity features; measure and analyze Wi-Fi and Bluetooth system performance.
- Work with cross-functional teams across different organizations within Apple to further improve the quality of our codebase and products.
- Build dashboards to represent and visualize the test data and KPIs.
- Leverage advanced machine learning and analysis tools to identify patterns, debug, and troubleshoot wireless system performance issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and minimum of 3+ years of industry experience in QA (manual/automation) on consumer electronics products, with hands-on testing experience in consumer or enterprise networking.
Familiarity with networking standards such as IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP. Working knowledge of WiFi and Bluetooth analysis tools and packet sniffers.
Proficiency in Python for test automation and framework development. Experience with manual test case design, execution, and exploratory testing methodologies.
Experience in identifying performance KPIs for evaluation, creating test setups to capture metrics, and creating UI dashboards for data visualization.
Ability to independently work with cross functional teams on new features and bring up automated and manual test setups for verification.
Ability to quickly prototype ideas/solutions, perform critical analysis, and use creative approaches for solving complex problems.
Familiarity with GenAI tools for code generation, debugging, and problem-solving assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
Hands-on experience working with AR/VR products and ecosystems.
Experience with Machine Learning tools for real-time telemetry data analysis and visualization.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.