H-1B1 Singapore Visa Automation Engineer Jobs
Automation Engineer roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Singapore nationals bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, with the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely approaching its limit and consulate processing replacing USCIS petition review.
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Health is a diverse, hardworking, and passionate team striving to help people live healthier lives while keeping their data safe, private, and secure. We create amazing applications that enrich peoples’ lives in a tangible way, and provide APIs and SDKs to 3rd party developers so that their devices and applications can seamlessly integrate into Apple’s ecosystem.
We are looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer to help ensure our Health experience is rock-solid and customer-focused. We're looking for critical thinkers who would like to play a key role qualifying critical software and the frameworks that support it during all stages of software development. We practice nimble, fast-paced development that relies heavily on a tight relationship between Development, Project Management, and QA.
DESCRIPTION
As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to have a direct hand in crafting the next advancements in Apple’s health software ecosystem. We work on the Health app—a platform for Health and Fitness efforts across Apple—as well as the Research App and related features and experiences that broaden the definition of what our platform can do. You will work with experienced engineers, designers, and medical experts to qualify and refine features that delight users as well as form a solid technical foundation for future development. In this position, you will need to be self-directed, creative, and comfortable with change and ambiguity. Strong technical and interpersonal skills are all essential.
Responsibilities
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Developing and maintaining automated test suites for validating Health-related applications
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Monitoring CI performance, test result analysis, as well as test triage and reporting
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Responding to changes, issues, and unexpected blockers and owning the solution
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Being a strong advocate for quality in the overall software development process
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Maintaining a qualitative, high level understanding of your areas of responsibility
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Investigating and debugging on Unix based systems to triage difficult problems and work towards resolutions
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Collaborating with the development team on the implementation of health features from an automation perspective
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Proficient programming knowledge in Swift, Objective-C, or similar architected language.
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Strong object oriented programming and software design skills
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Independent thinker with the ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems autonomously as well as collaboratively
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
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Passion for quality assurance in software, including developing, extending and maintaining test plans, methodologies, as well as automation libraries
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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2+ years of experience in automated Software Quality Assurance
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Experience writing production-ready automated UI and non-UI tests
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Creative problem solver with a knack for building scalable solutions in a collaborative and cross-functional space
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Ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems independently as well as collaboratively
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
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Previous work with regulated medical devices
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Experience with Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest
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A passion for health and health-related technology
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 $121,300 and $213,700, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Health is a diverse, hardworking, and passionate team striving to help people live healthier lives while keeping their data safe, private, and secure. We create amazing applications that enrich peoples’ lives in a tangible way, and provide APIs and SDKs to 3rd party developers so that their devices and applications can seamlessly integrate into Apple’s ecosystem.
We are looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer to help ensure our Health experience is rock-solid and customer-focused. We're looking for critical thinkers who would like to play a key role qualifying critical software and the frameworks that support it during all stages of software development. We practice nimble, fast-paced development that relies heavily on a tight relationship between Development, Project Management, and QA.
DESCRIPTION
As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to have a direct hand in crafting the next advancements in Apple’s health software ecosystem. We work on the Health app—a platform for Health and Fitness efforts across Apple—as well as the Research App and related features and experiences that broaden the definition of what our platform can do. You will work with experienced engineers, designers, and medical experts to qualify and refine features that delight users as well as form a solid technical foundation for future development. In this position, you will need to be self-directed, creative, and comfortable with change and ambiguity. Strong technical and interpersonal skills are all essential.
Responsibilities
-
Developing and maintaining automated test suites for validating Health-related applications
-
Monitoring CI performance, test result analysis, as well as test triage and reporting
-
Responding to changes, issues, and unexpected blockers and owning the solution
-
Being a strong advocate for quality in the overall software development process
-
Maintaining a qualitative, high level understanding of your areas of responsibility
-
Investigating and debugging on Unix based systems to triage difficult problems and work towards resolutions
-
Collaborating with the development team on the implementation of health features from an automation perspective
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
Proficient programming knowledge in Swift, Objective-C, or similar architected language.
-
Strong object oriented programming and software design skills
-
Independent thinker with the ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems autonomously as well as collaboratively
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
-
Passion for quality assurance in software, including developing, extending and maintaining test plans, methodologies, as well as automation libraries
-
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
2+ years of experience in automated Software Quality Assurance
-
Experience writing production-ready automated UI and non-UI tests
-
Creative problem solver with a knack for building scalable solutions in a collaborative and cross-functional space
-
Ability to proactively triage, investigate, and debug difficult technical and UX problems independently as well as collaboratively
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
-
Previous work with regulated medical devices
-
Experience with Xcode, Xcode Cloud, and XCTest/XCUITest
-
A passion for health and health-related technology
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 $121,300 and $213,700, 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.
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 Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Engineer
Map your degree to SOC codes
Automation Engineer roles file under SOC codes like 17-2199 or 15-1299 depending on the work. Pull your O*NET occupation profile before applying so you can match your engineering degree field to the job's specialty occupation classification.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search before offer negotiations so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Target employers already filing H-1B1 LCAs
Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies with active H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history in automation and controls engineering. These employers have already worked through the DOL certification process and won't need hand-holding on the visa type.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment upfront
H-1B1 visa employment requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled or to enroll before your start date. Smaller manufacturers and systems integrators sometimes aren't enrolled, so confirm this before you accept an offer to avoid delays.
Prepare a specialty occupation documentation packet
Consular officers assess whether your specific Automation Engineer role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Bring a job duties breakdown, your academic transcripts, and your employer's written explanation of why the position requires your engineering discipline, not just any bachelor's.
Sequence your LCA certification before booking your interview
The DOL must certify your employer's LCA before you can schedule your H-1B1 visa consular interview in Singapore. DOL targets a seven-business-day certification window, but plan for variability and confirm certification is complete before locking in your appointment date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering or technical field such as electrical, mechanical, controls, or computer engineering. Roles where the employer accepts any degree or substitutes years of experience for the educational requirement can face consular scrutiny, so the job description needs to specify the degree field, not just preference for one.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for Automation Engineer roles?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and processes at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through a USCIS petition. The annual cap of 5,400 visas for Singapore nationals has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't confer dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue a green card while on H-1B1 status the way some H-1B holders do.
How do I find Automation Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history, so you can see which employers in automation, manufacturing, and systems integration have already completed DOL certifications for this visa type. That filing history is a reliable signal that the employer understands the process and won't treat your application as an experiment.
Can my employer file an H-1B1 for a contract or project-based Automation Engineer position?
Yes, but the LCA and the employment arrangement must reflect genuine employer-employee control. Project-based roles at a client site can raise questions about who actually supervises the work. Your employer needs to demonstrate direct supervision and control over your day-to-day duties, especially if you'll be placed at a third-party manufacturing or industrial facility.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Automation Engineer role changes significantly after I arrive?
A material change in job duties, title, location, or salary can require your employer to file an amended LCA with DOL before the change takes effect. Moving from a hands-on controls engineering role to a managerial position, for example, may shift your SOC classification. Your employer should confirm with USCIS and DOL whether the change triggers a new certification obligation before implementing it.