Software Quality Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Software Quality Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
This will be an ONSITE role, based out of Sylmar, CA.
- Analyze quality standards for components, materials or services.
- Apply measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures that ensure that quality standards are met.
Main Responsibilities
- Apply quality principles, analyzes quality records, prepares reports and recommends improvements
- Conduct inspection, verification and validation of components or materials used in development processes.
- Identify and address recurring problems either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures.
- Document quality issues and performance measures for management review.
- May liaise with external vendors.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Computer Engineering or a related field.
Experience/Background
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
This will be an ONSITE role, based out of Sylmar, CA.
- Analyze quality standards for components, materials or services.
- Apply measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures that ensure that quality standards are met.
Main Responsibilities
- Apply quality principles, analyzes quality records, prepares reports and recommends improvements
- Conduct inspection, verification and validation of components or materials used in development processes.
- Identify and address recurring problems either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures.
- Document quality issues and performance measures for management review.
- May liaise with external vendors.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Computer Engineering or a related field.
Experience/Background
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Software Quality Engineer
Filter for STEM-designated employers
Software Quality Engineer roles almost always fall under STEM OPT eligibility, but confirm your employer has a valid E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer. STEM extension applications require E-Verify participation from day one.
Frame your testing skills around business impact
Hiring managers respond to candidates who connect QA work to product reliability and reduced defect costs. Quantify your contributions in interviews and on your resume to stand out from other OPT candidates competing for the same roles.
Get comfortable with automation testing frameworks
Proficiency in Selenium, Cypress, or similar automation tools significantly expands your job options and negotiating leverage. Employers hiring for automation-heavy QA roles are often more willing to sponsor because the skill set is harder to fill quickly.
Raise OPT authorization early in the process
Bring up your work authorization status before the final offer stage, not after. Most companies that sponsor have a defined process, and surfacing this early prevents surprises and gives HR time to confirm sponsorship eligibility with their legal team.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Software Quality Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Software Quality Engineer roles typically fall under CIP codes linked to computer science or information technology, which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the extension is tied to your program of study, not the job title itself.
How do I find Software Quality Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers that sponsor work visas. Searching there gives you a much faster path to relevant opportunities than sorting through general job boards where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront. Focus your outreach on companies in software, fintech, and enterprise technology, where QA hiring is consistent and visa sponsorship is more common.
Will my OPT authorization cover both manual and automation QA roles?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your degree field, not the specific type of QA work you perform. Whether you are doing exploratory testing, writing automated test scripts, or managing a QA pipeline, the work authorization rules apply the same way. What matters is that the role is directly related to your field of study, which most Software Quality Engineer positions are.
Can I work as a contract or W-2 QA engineer on OPT?
You can work as a W-2 contract employee on OPT, provided the work is related to your degree and you maintain the required 20 hours per week minimum. Self-employment and independent contractor arrangements on a 1099 basis are generally not permitted under OPT. If a recruiter offers a 1099 contract role, consult your DSO before accepting to confirm it does not jeopardize your status.
What happens to my OPT if my Software Quality Engineer role is eliminated or I am laid off?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day unemployment allowance across the full OPT period, or 150 days if you are on a STEM extension. If you lose your Software Quality Engineer job, that clock starts immediately. Use Migrate Mate to search for new roles quickly and notify your DSO as soon as your employment ends so your records stay current and your status is protected.
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