OPT Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs
Quality Assurance Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students in STEM fields like computer science, engineering, and information systems. Most QA positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of U.S. work authorization to build a career in software testing, quality engineering, or process improvement.
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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
About the Role
Designs, builds, and utilizes test automation frameworks to optimize Workdays approach to software quality. Codes and builds test automation tools. Applies and integrates understanding of projects, customer demands, and product objectives to create and execute test cases to troubleshoot production issues and implement resilient tests to prevent future issues. Integrates end user software requirements, product or domain knowledge and participates in product or software design. Collaborates with engineers, product managers and DevOps teams on creative solutions to quality initiatives. Ensures that system tests are successfully completed and documented and all problems are resolved. May develop, revise and approve quality assurance and testing policies, standards and procedures. May oversee projects and/or programs, as assigned by management. Position may allow for partial telecommuting.
Salary Range: $105,165 - $148,200 per year
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Position also requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following skills:
- QA methodology;
- Automation script;
- Test automation framework; and
- Querying languages such as SQL.
Other Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Position also requires five (5) years of experience in each of the following skills:
- QA methodology;
- Automation script;
- Test automation framework; and
- Querying languages such as SQL.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.OH.Mason
Our Approach to Flexible Work
Workday uses a hybrid Flex Work Model. Most roles require at least 50% in-person time each quarter in a Workday office or with customers, prospects, or partners, with specific expectations varying by role, team, country, and business needs.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.
Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation, you should open a People Guide Request (current employees only), or you may email accommodations@workday.com, as far in advance as possible.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
About the Role
Designs, builds, and utilizes test automation frameworks to optimize Workdays approach to software quality. Codes and builds test automation tools. Applies and integrates understanding of projects, customer demands, and product objectives to create and execute test cases to troubleshoot production issues and implement resilient tests to prevent future issues. Integrates end user software requirements, product or domain knowledge and participates in product or software design. Collaborates with engineers, product managers and DevOps teams on creative solutions to quality initiatives. Ensures that system tests are successfully completed and documented and all problems are resolved. May develop, revise and approve quality assurance and testing policies, standards and procedures. May oversee projects and/or programs, as assigned by management. Position may allow for partial telecommuting.
Salary Range: $105,165 - $148,200 per year
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Position also requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following skills:
- QA methodology;
- Automation script;
- Test automation framework; and
- Querying languages such as SQL.
Other Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Position also requires five (5) years of experience in each of the following skills:
- QA methodology;
- Automation script;
- Test automation framework; and
- Querying languages such as SQL.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.OH.Mason
Our Approach to Flexible Work
Workday uses a hybrid Flex Work Model. Most roles require at least 50% in-person time each quarter in a Workday office or with customers, prospects, or partners, with specific expectations varying by role, team, country, and business needs.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.
Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation, you should open a People Guide Request (current employees only), or you may email accommodations@workday.com, as far in advance as possible.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Specialist
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Mention your STEM OPT authorization upfront in your resume summary and cover letter. Employers in tech and manufacturing are familiar with the 24-month extension, and framing it as three years of runway removes a common objection before the conversation starts.
Target industries with high QA demand
Software, medical devices, automotive, and aerospace companies hire QA Specialists at volume. These industries have established immigration compliance programs and are more likely to support OPT students through the authorization period and into H-1B visa sponsorship down the line.
Get specific about your testing toolkit
Employers screen QA candidates on tools first. Highlight experience with Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, Postman, or SQL on your resume. Specificity signals job readiness and shortens the evaluation process, which matters when hiring managers are weighing OPT timelines.
Frame quality metrics as business impact
QA work is easy to undersell. Quantify your contributions: defect rates reduced, test coverage increased, release cycles shortened. Employers evaluating OPT candidates want evidence that you add measurable value, not just that you can follow a testing protocol.
Address your OPT end date honestly and early
If an employer asks about your work authorization timeline, be straightforward. Explain your current OPT period, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and that you're actively building toward long-term sponsorship. Clarity early prevents misaligned expectations later in the process.
Prioritize companies with active I-129 filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B petitions in QA or engineering roles are more likely to do it again. Researching employer sponsorship history before applying lets you focus your effort on realistic opportunities rather than roles that have never supported visa sponsorship.
Quality Assurance Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Assurance Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Quality Assurance Specialist positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is in an eligible field such as computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related STEM discipline. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. If both conditions are met, you can work for up to three years total on OPT before needing H-1B or another status.
What do employers need to know about hiring a QA Specialist on OPT?
Employers don't need to file any visa petition to hire you on OPT. Your work authorization comes from your EAD card, which you manage through your university's DSO. The employer's main obligations are to confirm the role relates to your degree field and, if you're on STEM OPT, to register with E-Verify and provide a formal training plan. Most mid-size and large companies already meet these requirements.
Can I work as a QA Specialist contractor or on a contract-to-hire basis on OPT?
Yes, contract and contract-to-hire arrangements are generally permitted on OPT, provided you have a clear employer-employee relationship and the work relates to your degree. Staffing agency placements can work, but you must have a bona fide offer and cannot be self-employed. Confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting, since STEM OPT has additional reporting requirements that affect how contract work is documented.
Where can I find Quality Assurance Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches. You can filter for Quality Assurance Specialist roles by job title, industry, and visa sponsorship status, so you're only seeing employers who are open to your work authorization situation. General job boards don't filter this way, which means a lot of wasted applications on roles that won't move forward with OPT candidates.
What happens to my QA job if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you're subject to the cap, you may be protected by cap-gap, which automatically extends your OPT status through September 30 of that year. During cap-gap, you can continue working for the same employer in the same role. If you're not selected in the lottery or your employer doesn't file in time, your authorization ends when your OPT expires and you'd need to stop working.