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Test Automation Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, demanding a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this role classify it under SOC code 15-1252, which anchors your prevailing wage tier and shapes every step of the sponsorship process.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position...
Ford is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated QA Automation Engineer to join our In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for contributing to and maintaining robust automation frameworks and test suites for our Ford Advanced EV IVI systems. These systems leverage Linux and Android to provide the next generation user experience, integrating various communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of both hardware and software components, utilizing a comprehensive set of tools such as Appium, Pytest, Testrail, Jenkins, GitHub, and jFrog. This is a hands-on position where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge in-vehicle experiences.
What you'll do...
- Contribute, improve, and maintain robust automation frameworks and test scripts for in-vehicle infotainment systems, encompassing both hardware and software aspects.
- Implement and execute automated tests across various layers, including UI validation and application logic.
- Develop and extend automated test suites using Python and Pytest for functional, integration, and system-level testing.
- Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing and provide rapid feedback to development teams.
- Create test cases, test plans, and test execution within Testrail, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability.
- Collaborate closely with development, hardware, and software teams to understand requirements, identify test gaps, and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Develop and maintain sophisticated test environments, including hardware setups and software configurations necessary for IVI testing.
- Analyze test results, report defects with clear, reproducible steps, and provide detailed logs to support the debugging process.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for Ford's IVI systems.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 6+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), or a similar role, with a strong focus on applications, embedded systems or automotive electronics.
- Demonstrated expertise in Python, specifically for developing test automation scripts with Pytest.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Appium for automating tests of Android applications, particularly within a virtualized environment.
- Proven experience with image comparison tools and techniques for effective UI automation and validation.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically integrating and orchestrating automation jobs with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency in test case management, test execution, and reporting using Testrail, Allure, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with artifact management tools such as jFrog.
- In-depth understanding and experience testing systems that utilize key communication protocols: CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with an ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues.
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Direct experience in the automotive industry, specifically with In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems development or testing.
- Knowledge of other automotive communication protocols (e.g., LIN, CAN) or diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS).
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards and processes.
- Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and security testing of embedded systems.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $118,700-$198,500.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2 #UEV
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position...
Ford is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated QA Automation Engineer to join our In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for contributing to and maintaining robust automation frameworks and test suites for our Ford Advanced EV IVI systems. These systems leverage Linux and Android to provide the next generation user experience, integrating various communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of both hardware and software components, utilizing a comprehensive set of tools such as Appium, Pytest, Testrail, Jenkins, GitHub, and jFrog. This is a hands-on position where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge in-vehicle experiences.
What you'll do...
- Contribute, improve, and maintain robust automation frameworks and test scripts for in-vehicle infotainment systems, encompassing both hardware and software aspects.
- Implement and execute automated tests across various layers, including UI validation and application logic.
- Develop and extend automated test suites using Python and Pytest for functional, integration, and system-level testing.
- Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing and provide rapid feedback to development teams.
- Create test cases, test plans, and test execution within Testrail, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability.
- Collaborate closely with development, hardware, and software teams to understand requirements, identify test gaps, and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Develop and maintain sophisticated test environments, including hardware setups and software configurations necessary for IVI testing.
- Analyze test results, report defects with clear, reproducible steps, and provide detailed logs to support the debugging process.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for Ford's IVI systems.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 6+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), or a similar role, with a strong focus on applications, embedded systems or automotive electronics.
- Demonstrated expertise in Python, specifically for developing test automation scripts with Pytest.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Appium for automating tests of Android applications, particularly within a virtualized environment.
- Proven experience with image comparison tools and techniques for effective UI automation and validation.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically integrating and orchestrating automation jobs with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency in test case management, test execution, and reporting using Testrail, Allure, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with artifact management tools such as jFrog.
- In-depth understanding and experience testing systems that utilize key communication protocols: CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with an ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues.
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Direct experience in the automotive industry, specifically with In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems development or testing.
- Knowledge of other automotive communication protocols (e.g., LIN, CAN) or diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS).
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards and processes.
- Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and security testing of embedded systems.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $118,700-$198,500.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2 #UEV
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Verify your SOC code before applying
Test Automation Engineers are typically classified under SOC 15-1252. Confirm this on O*NET before interviews so you can speak to the specialty occupation standard confidently and catch employers who misclassify the role.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Before applying anywhere, use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for software engineering roles. This cuts out companies that have never sponsored H-1B petitions and focuses your search on proven sponsors.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on F-1 OPT and targeting STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask about E-Verify status during the recruiter screen, not after an offer, so you don't waste cycles on ineligible companies.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only start employment on October 1 after April registration. If you receive an offer in July, work with the employer to structure a start date that fits this window rather than accepting a role that can't be filed in time.
Document your automation tooling expertise precisely
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for QA and testing roles. Attach project documentation showing you designed and built automation frameworks, not just executed test scripts. This distinction directly supports the employer's specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
Request the LCA wage level in writing before signing
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location. Ask your employer which wage level they filed under when you receive the offer. Level I wages can fall below market rate, affecting both your income and future green card filings.
H-1B Visa Test Automation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Automation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles focused on scripting and executing manual test cases carry more risk than positions designing automation frameworks, writing code, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines, so your offer letter's duty description matters.
Which SOC code applies to Test Automation Engineers, and why does it matter?
Most Test Automation Engineer roles are filed under SOC 15-1252, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, though some employers use 15-1251 or 15-1256 depending on duties. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage your employer must meet under DOL rules. You can verify the job zone and typical education requirements for your specific code on O*NET before negotiating your offer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Test Automation Engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search by role and filter for employers with verified LCA filing history. Companies that have certified Labor Condition Applications for software quality and testing roles are the ones actively navigating the H-1B process, which means faster internal workflows and less friction when your petition is being prepared.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for me if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer can submit an H-1B registration during the April cap season. If selected, they file the full I-129 petition and you can continue working on OPT until October 1, when H-1B status begins. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection through USCIS keeps you authorized to work as long as your employer filed before your OPT end date.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Test Automation Engineer?
The employer needs to demonstrate the role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Supporting documents typically include a detailed job description naming specific automation tools and frameworks, your degree transcripts showing a related major, and any certifications in ISTQB, Selenium, or similar platforms. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, a credential evaluation and a skills matrix mapping your coursework to the role's technical requirements can reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.