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Software Development Manager jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are accessible to Singaporean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition filing. The annual cap of 5,400 rarely fills, and your consulate interview in Singapore replaces the employer-side USCIS process, making sponsorship faster to arrange than most U.S. tech roles require.
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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 degree aligns with specialty occupation
Software Development Manager roles must qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 visa framework. Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who've filed Labor Condition Applications for software management roles. LCA history signals that a company already understands the H-1B1 Singapore process and has infrastructure to support your sponsorship without starting from scratch.
Distinguish management scope from individual contributor roles
Job postings titled Software Development Manager sometimes describe a senior IC role with no direct reports, which can weaken specialty occupation arguments at your consulate interview. Confirm the role involves leading engineers and technical strategy, not just owning a codebase.
Ask employers about LCA timing before accepting offers
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment. That certification typically takes seven business days. Build this into your start-date negotiation so you aren't scheduling your Singapore interview before the LCA clears.
Cross-check your offered salary against OFLC Wage Search
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for Software Development Manager roles in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job's SOC code before finalizing your offer letter so you catch any wage shortfall before filing begins.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your interview
Unlike the H-1B visa, the H-1B1 visa does not allow dual intent. Consular officers will assess your ties to Singapore. Have documentation of ongoing connections, such as property, family, or financial accounts, ready alongside your technical credentials and employment letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science or software engineering. Roles that accept any degree, or that function as general operations management rather than technical leadership, are harder to qualify. USCIS guidance on specialty occupation and the O*NET profile for your specific job code are the two benchmarks consular officers apply.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from the H-1B for a Software Development Manager?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition requirement, and a separate annual cap of 5,400 that has never been exhausted. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore using your employer's certified LCA. The H-1B requires a USCIS-filed I-129 petition and, for most applicants, lottery selection. For Singaporean nationals in software management, the H-1B1 is typically faster and more predictable.
How do I find Software Development Manager employers who sponsor the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history in software and engineering management roles. LCA records are public DOL data, and filtering by occupation code surfaces companies that have sponsored this visa category before, rather than those encountering the process for the first time when you raise it.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if I'm laid off as a Software Development Manager?
The H-1B1 visa does not carry a statutory grace period under federal immigration law the way the H-1B does. Losing your sponsoring employer generally means your authorized stay ends. You'd need to find a new employer willing to file a fresh LCA and support a new consulate application, or depart the U.S. Discussing this risk with your employer before signing is advisable.
Can my spouse work in the U.S. if I'm on an H-1B1 Singapore visa as a Software Development Manager?
Your spouse can accompany you on an H-4 dependent visa, but H-4 status does not include automatic work authorization. Unlike H-4 spouses of H-1B holders with an approved I-140 who may qualify for an EAD, there is no equivalent pathway for H-4 dependents of H-1B1 visa holders. Your spouse would need an independent work visa to be employed in the U.S.