H-1B1 Singapore Visa Software QA Engineer Jobs
Software QA Engineer roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation requirement under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery and the 5,400-visa annual cap has never filled, so qualified Singaporean engineers can apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore after securing a job offer.
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Interested in working with Fire Tablets? The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. Tablet Launcher Team at Amazon, a family full of fun and with agile development methodology. You will be working on high-tech and high-value projects with challenges for you to explore. You will work with PMs/TPMs/Devs to test our product from designing phase and you are the strong voice to influence our real customers! Invent and simplify our process, build automation testing to get manual work done in seconds. If you are seeking for a team embracing diversity, innovation, inclusion, it's here!
Key job responsibilities
The Tablet Product Software team is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer to test core system applications used to build the Fire tablet experience.
QAEs at Amazon are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and solid understanding of computer science principles. Unlike other QA jobs we need you to be innovative, have an entrepreneur's approach and use creative solutions complete the work you do on a daily basis. This responsibility is much more than defining tests for existing functionalities. You will be expected to invent and simplify the testing methodology of a system application. In this role you will work with the engineering team to drive testing on a system application at all the levels of code, that you determine are important for quality of the product. You will also work with other QA Engineers and QA Managers to identify and create tools that our group and Amazon in general need for advancing our testing efforts.
A day in the life
You will work with Product Managers, TPMs, SDEs, SDETs, and other QAEs to understand features, design and the technical implementation. You will create test plans and strategies, execute tests and lead test efforts for features and releases ensuring quality and reliability of our products. You will contribute to the testing automation and stabilize the automation code. Trouble shooting and debugging the internal as well as customer bugs is another important responsibility as a QAE. We work in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. Come help us build world class software for our customers!
About the team
Fire Tablet Launcher is the home application in Fire Tablet system, it’s the face of the tablets which customers use to engage with the apps and contents they own. The UI has a home page with apps grid displaying installed apps on the device, and it also has content pages on the device. The team is owning the overall quality and reliability of the products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Experience in automation testing
- Experience as QA lead on medium to large sized projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
- Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 113,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Interested in working with Fire Tablets? The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. Tablet Launcher Team at Amazon, a family full of fun and with agile development methodology. You will be working on high-tech and high-value projects with challenges for you to explore. You will work with PMs/TPMs/Devs to test our product from designing phase and you are the strong voice to influence our real customers! Invent and simplify our process, build automation testing to get manual work done in seconds. If you are seeking for a team embracing diversity, innovation, inclusion, it's here!
Key job responsibilities
The Tablet Product Software team is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer to test core system applications used to build the Fire tablet experience.
QAEs at Amazon are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and solid understanding of computer science principles. Unlike other QA jobs we need you to be innovative, have an entrepreneur's approach and use creative solutions complete the work you do on a daily basis. This responsibility is much more than defining tests for existing functionalities. You will be expected to invent and simplify the testing methodology of a system application. In this role you will work with the engineering team to drive testing on a system application at all the levels of code, that you determine are important for quality of the product. You will also work with other QA Engineers and QA Managers to identify and create tools that our group and Amazon in general need for advancing our testing efforts.
A day in the life
You will work with Product Managers, TPMs, SDEs, SDETs, and other QAEs to understand features, design and the technical implementation. You will create test plans and strategies, execute tests and lead test efforts for features and releases ensuring quality and reliability of our products. You will contribute to the testing automation and stabilize the automation code. Trouble shooting and debugging the internal as well as customer bugs is another important responsibility as a QAE. We work in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. Come help us build world class software for our customers!
About the team
Fire Tablet Launcher is the home application in Fire Tablet system, it’s the face of the tablets which customers use to engage with the apps and contents they own. The UI has a home page with apps grid displaying installed apps on the device, and it also has content pages on the device. The team is owning the overall quality and reliability of the products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Experience in automation testing
- Experience as QA lead on medium to large sized projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
- Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 113,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 visa requires your bachelor's degree to relate directly to software quality assurance. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems satisfies this. A general business degree typically won't, even with years of QA experience.
Search for employers with H-1B1 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software QA Engineer roles by employers who have previously filed H-1B1 Singapore petitions. These companies already understand the consular process, which shortens your time from offer to visa stamp.
Request an LCA before signing anything
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your visa application. Ask HR directly whether they've done this before and confirm the LCA will cover your specific work location, since remote-to-office transitions can require an amended filing.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for Software QA Engineers at your work location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Use O*NET to confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Consular officers assess whether your specific job duties require a degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Engineers and reference its education requirements in your visa application documents if your employer's job description is vague.
Time your consulate appointment around LCA certification
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. Don't schedule your U.S. Embassy appointment until the certified LCA is in hand, since applying without it will result in administrative processing delays or a refusal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software QA Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1?
Yes, Software QA Engineer roles qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. If your employer's job description frames the role as requiring only general technical aptitude without a specific degree field, ask them to revise it before filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for Software QA Engineers?
H-1B1 Singapore skips the lottery entirely and has a 5,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, so you apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore after your employer files a certified LCA with DOL. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, involves a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, and cannot be applied for at a consulate. For Singaporean nationals, H-1B1 is faster and more predictable.
How do I find Software QA Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate for Software QA Engineer roles filtered by H-1B1 Singapore employer filing history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the DOL Labor Condition Application process for Singaporean nationals, meaning they understand what's required and won't need to be educated on the visa category during hiring.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 petition from inside the U.S. through USCIS instead of the consulate?
Yes, employers can file a petition with USCIS for an H-1B1, but most Singaporean applicants apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore because it's faster and doesn't require the same level of USCIS petition review. Consular processing is the standard route for H-1B1 Singapore. If you're already in the U.S. on another valid status, your employer can file a change of status through USCIS instead.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Software QA Engineer role is eliminated?
H-1B1 visa is employer-specific, so losing your job means your authorized status ends. You don't have a formal grace period codified in H-1B1 regulations the way H-1B holders do under the 60-day rule. You'd need to depart the U.S., find a new employer willing to file a fresh LCA and support a new consular application, or transition to another visa status before your current authorized period ends.