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H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship for Software Developer roles means no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a 5,400-seat annual cap that has never filled. Singaporean engineers with a specialty occupation job offer can apply directly at a U.S. consulate, making the path to a U.S. software role faster and more predictable than the H-1B visa route.
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About the Team
The centralized Testing team for TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop, and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems. The main responsibilities include maintaining automation tests, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App, and release management. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the entire system testing process under guidance, including requirement analysis, designing and executing basic test plans/cases, and tracking software defects through resolution.
- Assist in project execution, tracking risk items, and maintaining test execution processes.
- Learn and apply existing test tools, and collaborate with automation/performance engineers to develop and maintain internal tools, test frameworks, and continuous delivery platforms to improve overall team productivity.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong foundational programming skills in Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang through academic projects, coursework, or internships.
- Fundamental understanding of test automation concepts and basic experience with API, mobile, or web testing tools.
- Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture principles.
- Interest or academic project experience in leveraging AI/LLM tools or prompt engineering to improve code quality or testing efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or project experience in evaluating/testing AI Agent/LLM outputs or model behavior.
- Basic familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) or container/distributed tech concepts (e.g., Docker, K8s, Kafka, Redis).
- Previous internship or research experience in software testing, QA automation, or mobile/web development.
- Strong passion for mobile internet products and building next-generation applications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strong curiosity, and a collaborative mindset for working across cross-functional and global teams.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $256000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
About the Team
The centralized Testing team for TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop, and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems. The main responsibilities include maintaining automation tests, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App, and release management. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the entire system testing process under guidance, including requirement analysis, designing and executing basic test plans/cases, and tracking software defects through resolution.
- Assist in project execution, tracking risk items, and maintaining test execution processes.
- Learn and apply existing test tools, and collaborate with automation/performance engineers to develop and maintain internal tools, test frameworks, and continuous delivery platforms to improve overall team productivity.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong foundational programming skills in Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang through academic projects, coursework, or internships.
- Fundamental understanding of test automation concepts and basic experience with API, mobile, or web testing tools.
- Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture principles.
- Interest or academic project experience in leveraging AI/LLM tools or prompt engineering to improve code quality or testing efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or project experience in evaluating/testing AI Agent/LLM outputs or model behavior.
- Basic familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) or container/distributed tech concepts (e.g., Docker, K8s, Kafka, Redis).
- Previous internship or research experience in software testing, QA automation, or mobile/web development.
- Strong passion for mobile internet products and building next-generation applications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strong curiosity, and a collaborative mindset for working across cross-functional and global teams.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $256000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developer and confirm your offer letter specifies a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Vague job descriptions citing 'any degree' can trigger consular scrutiny during H-1B1 visa adjudication.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate's job board to filter Software Developer roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Singapore candidates. These employers understand the consular process and won't confuse your visa category with the H-1B lottery.
Confirm your employer understands H-1B1 is not H-1B
Many U.S. tech recruiters assume all work visa sponsorship means H-1B and a lottery slot. Clarify early that H-1B1 Singapore requires a DOL-certified LCA and consular interview, not a USCIS petition, so your offer timeline isn't built around April lottery dates.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Software Developer in your target city before you have a salary conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you from an offer that fails DOL certification.
Document your degree equivalency for consular review
Singapore's four-year NUS or NTU computing degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, but bring your official transcripts and a credential evaluation if your program had an atypical structure. The consular officer, not USCIS, makes the specialty occupation call.
Plan your renewal before your two-year status expires
H-1B1 Singapore status is granted in two-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals, but your employer must file a new LCA for each renewal period. Initiate that process at least 90 days before your current status ends to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Software Developer role qualify for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Software Developer is classified as a specialty occupation under U.S. immigration rules because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Your offer letter must specify that degree requirement explicitly. Roles described as open to 'any degree' can fail specialty occupation review at the consulate, so ask your employer to tighten the job description before the LCA is filed.
How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for Software Developer roles?
H-1B1 Singapore skips the H-1B lottery entirely, meaning you can accept a Software Developer offer and apply year-round rather than waiting for an April selection. The annual cap is 5,400 visas and has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't carry dual intent protections, so consular officers expect clear evidence that your stay is temporary, and you must renew every two years rather than receiving multi-year approval.
How do I find Software Developer employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Migrate Mate filters Software Developer job listings by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Singapore candidates, so you're not spending time on companies that only sponsor H-1B or have never navigated the consular process. Employers with prior H-1B1 LCA filings understand the DOL certification step and won't stall your offer waiting for a lottery result that doesn't apply to you.
What happens if my Software Developer job duties change after I get H-1B1 status?
Your H-1B1 visa status is tied to the specific job described in your certified LCA. If your role shifts significantly, such as moving from individual contributor engineering work to a management or sales function, your employer should file an amended LCA before the duties change. A role that no longer meets the specialty occupation definition could jeopardize your status at your next consular renewal.
Can I switch Software Developer employers while on H-1B1 Singapore status?
Yes, but H-1B1 visa doesn't carry the H-1B portability protection that lets you start work while a transfer petition is pending. Your new employer must file a certified LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a consular interview before you can begin work for them. Plan for a gap in authorization during that process and avoid resigning from your current role until the new LCA is certified and your consular appointment is confirmed.