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QA Test Engineer roles in software testing, automation, and quality assurance qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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Requisition ID
94699
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Business Unit
Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era — all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and initiative-taking QA Test Engineer with experience in test automation, AI-enabled QA practices and manual testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating software applications, designing and executing test cases, developing, and supporting automation frameworks, and leveraging AI tools to improve test efficiency, coverage, and defect detection.
What You'll Do:
Automation Testing Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and backend applications.
- Execute automated regression suites and analyze test execution results.
- Support CI/CD integration for automated test execution.
- Improve automation framework stability and reusability.
- Work with Selenium WebDriver, MABL, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured, Jenkins.
AI QA Responsibilities
- Utilize AI-powered testing tools to enhance test generation and test execution automation.
- Analyze AI model outputs for accuracy, bias, reliability, and validation.
- Participate in AI testing strategies for applications involving machine learning or generative AI features.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve QA productivity using AI-driven solutions.
Functional QA Responsibilities
- Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories.
- Create detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
- Ensure traceability between requirements and evaluate coverage.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, and other testing.
- Validate APIs, UI workflows, database interactions, and backend processes.
- Identify, document, track, and retest software defects using defect management tools.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum teams.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Prepare QA status reports and testing metrics.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong understanding of STLC and SDLC.
- Experience in manual and automation testing.
- Knowledge of Selenium, API testing tools, SQL, Agile, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA and PractiTest.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of AI-assisted testing concepts.
- Strong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience testing AI applications.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $65,000-$92,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Job Requisition ID: 94699
Job Description
Requisition ID
94699
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Business Unit
Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era — all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and initiative-taking QA Test Engineer with experience in test automation, AI-enabled QA practices and manual testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating software applications, designing and executing test cases, developing, and supporting automation frameworks, and leveraging AI tools to improve test efficiency, coverage, and defect detection.
What You'll Do:
Automation Testing Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and backend applications.
- Execute automated regression suites and analyze test execution results.
- Support CI/CD integration for automated test execution.
- Improve automation framework stability and reusability.
- Work with Selenium WebDriver, MABL, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured, Jenkins.
AI QA Responsibilities
- Utilize AI-powered testing tools to enhance test generation and test execution automation.
- Analyze AI model outputs for accuracy, bias, reliability, and validation.
- Participate in AI testing strategies for applications involving machine learning or generative AI features.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve QA productivity using AI-driven solutions.
Functional QA Responsibilities
- Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories.
- Create detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
- Ensure traceability between requirements and evaluate coverage.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, and other testing.
- Validate APIs, UI workflows, database interactions, and backend processes.
- Identify, document, track, and retest software defects using defect management tools.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum teams.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Prepare QA status reports and testing metrics.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong understanding of STLC and SDLC.
- Experience in manual and automation testing.
- Knowledge of Selenium, API testing tools, SQL, Agile, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA and PractiTest.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of AI-assisted testing concepts.
- Strong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience testing AI applications.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $65,000-$92,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Job Requisition ID: 94699
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a QA Test Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering codes routinely qualify QA Test Engineer roles, but some IT management degrees don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm any prospective employer is actively enrolled, not just registered. An employer must have a valid E-Verify participation before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension application.
Target employers with active LCA filings for QA roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for QA Test Engineer or software quality positions. LCA history signals an employer already understands work authorization requirements and has HR infrastructure in place.
Draft your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Work with your DSO and hiring manager to tie your I-983 learning objectives to specific QA deliverables, such as building automated test suites or reducing defect escape rates. Vague plans draw scrutiny during USCIS review.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the QA Test Engineer SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure for your employer's LCA certification to clear, which directly affects your extension timeline.
File your extension application 90 days before OPT expires
Submit your STEM OPT extension to USCIS at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Filing inside that window gives you cap-gap protection and keeps your work authorization continuous while USCIS adjudicates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Test Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree carries an eligible CIP code. QA Test Engineer positions typically fall under SOC code 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers), which USCIS recognizes as a STEM occupation. Confirm your specific degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list before your DSO submits your extension request.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for a QA Test Engineer STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, and related STEM fields generally support eligibility. The degree must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list by its CIP code. Applied computing or IT management degrees sometimes fall outside the list, so verify your specific program with your DSO rather than assuming eligibility based on department name.
How does the I-983 training plan work for a QA Test Engineer position?
Your employer and DSO co-sign the I-983, which maps your QA role to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For a QA Test Engineer, that means documenting skills you'll develop, such as test automation frameworks, performance testing methods, or CI/CD pipeline integration. USCIS can audit the plan, so objectives must be concrete and directly connected to your degree field, not just a job description reprint.
Does the E-Verify requirement apply to every employer that hires STEM OPT students?
Yes, without exception. Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved, not just willing to enroll later. Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm active enrollment status before you sign an offer. Employers who hire through staffing agencies face additional rules: the end-client site must also meet E-Verify requirements.
Where can I find QA Test Engineer jobs from employers who already support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters QA Test Engineer listings by employers with documented LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already navigated work authorization paperwork for similar roles. Targeting employers with that history reduces the risk of discovering mid-offer that an employer's HR team isn't set up to handle your STEM OPT extension requirements.