OPT QA Automation Engineer Jobs
QA Automation Engineer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech because the skill set is highly specific and degree-verifiable, making specialty occupation classification straightforward. Most roles involve designing and maintaining automated test frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. STEM OPT extension eligibility is standard for graduates in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.
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This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We’re reimagining how cloud technology powers the world. As part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, we develop innovative cloud platform capabilities that empower partners and customers with scalable, flexible hardware and software solutions — all delivered as a service.
Join us to help build intelligent, cloud-native platforms that perform at scale — wherever the data lives. You’ll work with a high-energy team of engineers and product thinkers who value curiosity, collaboration, and impact.
How will you make your mark?
The PC/FLex team is seeking a QA Automation Engineer who thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The focus of this position will be to develop test automation code. You will be part of a highly dynamic team.
What you'll do:
- Understand, participate, provide input for functional and design specs and other design documentation.
- Execute and automate long running testcases and report the results.
- Collaborate with other cross-functional teams including but not limited to Product Management, Customer Support and Platform engineering.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to new hires joining the team.
What you need to bring:
- BS/MS degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized and accredited university/college.
- Typically, 2-4 years’ experience in developing and supporting automation test frameworks from ground up.
- Knowledge of complete SDLC and experience in software testing methodology, tools, test planning and test execution.
- Strong coding skills in Python/Playwright
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for performing root cause analysis.
- Ability to effectively work with stakeholders in multiple engineering teams for defect investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
- Ability to write clear test specifications.
- Experience working in continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-
Experience in the following areas/technologies:
-
Virtualization technologies
- CI/CD, Git/Gitlab, Jenkins
- LINUX/VM environments
- Pytest, playwright
Additional Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX).
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_02
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We’re reimagining how cloud technology powers the world. As part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, we develop innovative cloud platform capabilities that empower partners and customers with scalable, flexible hardware and software solutions — all delivered as a service.
Join us to help build intelligent, cloud-native platforms that perform at scale — wherever the data lives. You’ll work with a high-energy team of engineers and product thinkers who value curiosity, collaboration, and impact.
How will you make your mark?
The PC/FLex team is seeking a QA Automation Engineer who thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The focus of this position will be to develop test automation code. You will be part of a highly dynamic team.
What you'll do:
- Understand, participate, provide input for functional and design specs and other design documentation.
- Execute and automate long running testcases and report the results.
- Collaborate with other cross-functional teams including but not limited to Product Management, Customer Support and Platform engineering.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to new hires joining the team.
What you need to bring:
- BS/MS degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized and accredited university/college.
- Typically, 2-4 years’ experience in developing and supporting automation test frameworks from ground up.
- Knowledge of complete SDLC and experience in software testing methodology, tools, test planning and test execution.
- Strong coding skills in Python/Playwright
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for performing root cause analysis.
- Ability to effectively work with stakeholders in multiple engineering teams for defect investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
- Ability to write clear test specifications.
- Experience working in continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-
Experience in the following areas/technologies:
-
Virtualization technologies
- CI/CD, Git/Gitlab, Jenkins
- LINUX/VM environments
- Pytest, playwright
Additional Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX).
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_02
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a QA Automation Engineer
Target companies with active STEM hiring programs
Companies that consistently hire software and QA engineers on OPT tend to have established DSO processes and understand STEM extension requirements. Look for employers with engineering teams of 20 or more, where OPT is a routine workflow, not a one-off exception.
Highlight your automation stack prominently
Employers approving OPT need to justify a specialty occupation. Listing specific frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium, alongside CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions, makes the degree-to-role connection concrete and easier for HR to document.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many hiring managers don't understand OPT timelines. Applying 60 to 90 days before your authorization begins gives employers time to process paperwork and align start dates without feeling rushed, which reduces the chance they withdraw over timing concerns.
Address your STEM extension eligibility upfront
Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this early, ideally in your cover letter or recruiter screen, reassures employers they're getting three years of work authorization, not just one.
Prepare a clear one-paragraph OPT explanation
Most hiring managers at small to midsize companies have never sponsored OPT before. A plain-language explanation of what OPT requires from the employer, essentially just filing a new I-983 for STEM, removes the fear factor and speeds up internal approval.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified OPT-friendly employers
Not every QA Automation Engineer job posting will sponsor OPT. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have actively hired OPT students, so you spend time applying to roles where authorization is already understood rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
QA Automation Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Automation Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. QA Automation Engineering typically requires a degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related STEM field, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree is on that list and the role directly applies your technical training, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months.
What does an employer need to do to hire a QA Automation Engineer on OPT?
For initial OPT, the employer doesn't file anything with USCIS. You work on your EAD, and the employer just needs to verify your employment authorization like any other hire. For the STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan on Form I-983. That's the full employer obligation, no petition, no filing fee.
How do I explain my OPT status to a QA hiring manager who hasn't sponsored international candidates before?
Keep it factual and focused on their workload. Explain that OPT is pre-approved work authorization issued by USCIS, that they don't file any government paperwork for your initial 12 months, and that the STEM extension only requires E-Verify enrollment and a signed training plan. Framing it as low-burden upfront tends to move the conversation forward faster than leading with visa terminology.
Are QA Automation Engineer roles easier to get on OPT than general software engineering jobs?
QA Automation roles can be more accessible because the skill set is specific and measurable. Employers can clearly connect a computer science or software engineering degree to test automation work, which makes the specialty occupation justification straightforward. Competition is also somewhat lower than for general software development roles. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring QA Automation Engineers on OPT right now.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a QA Automation Engineer position?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period on initial OPT. During STEM OPT extension, the limit is 150 cumulative days of unemployment across both periods combined. If you find a new QA Automation Engineer role within that window, you update your SEVIS record with your DSO and continue working. Staying active in your job search and documenting your efforts during the gap is important for maintaining good standing with your school.