STEM OPT Senior Test Engineer Jobs
Senior Test Engineer roles in software quality, embedded systems, and hardware validation qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Applied Medical is seeking a Software Test Engineer I or II to join the Technology and Development Electrical team, which oversees product development for the Advanced Surgical Device systems, including the Voyant Intelligent Energy System. This position is available at the Software Test Engineer I or Software Test Engineer II level, with placement determined by experience. The Software Test Engineer tests embedded systems and components for medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to confirm that electrical systems meet product requirements and comply with regulatory standards. This role focuses on software testing and does not involve writing software that ships as part of the medical device.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies and validates embedded software for medical devices and PC software.
- Reads, analyzes, and supports requirements reviews, decomposing requirements for independent test development.
- Writes test protocols per defined process and participates in design reviews, evaluating test coverage and adequacy.
- Executes test protocols and conducts manual and automated testing at the system level.
- Logs and tracks issues to closure, working closely with software development and engineering teams to resolve them.
- Collects and analyzes data and trends to inform testing decisions.
- Supports submission of test protocols, test reports, traceability matrices, and other engineering documentation.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE
- Delivers accurate, well documented test protocols and reports that meet regulatory standards.
- Identifies and resolves issues quickly through strong collaboration with development teams.
- Maintains full requirements traceability across test coverage.
- Builds working technical depth at the hardware software boundary of embedded devices.
- Contributes reliable data and trend analysis that strengthens product quality.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, or brings equivalent experience.
- Applies working knowledge of programming languages, including C, C++, and Python, and writes basic programs.
- Understands software development life cycles.
- Communicates effectively in verbal, written, and interpersonal formats.
- Demonstrates strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates eagerness to learn and work at the hardware software boundary of embedded devices.
- Applies working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PREFERRED
THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES ARE PREFERRED
- Brings programming experience with C, assembly, or comparable languages, scripting languages, compilers, debuggers, test automation systems, and bug tracking systems.
- Brings experience with embedded firmware and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Brings industry experience in medical device or embedded device design and testing.
- Understands electronic test equipment and embedded devices, including reading schematics.
- Brings experience supporting development or manufacturing electronics teams.
- Brings experience with content management and document management systems.
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation range: $71000 - $85000 / year (California).
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Training and mentorship opportunities.
- On-campus wellness activities.
- Education reimbursement program.
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.
Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life. All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.
INTRODUCTION
Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Applied Medical is seeking a Software Test Engineer I or II to join the Technology and Development Electrical team, which oversees product development for the Advanced Surgical Device systems, including the Voyant Intelligent Energy System. This position is available at the Software Test Engineer I or Software Test Engineer II level, with placement determined by experience. The Software Test Engineer tests embedded systems and components for medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to confirm that electrical systems meet product requirements and comply with regulatory standards. This role focuses on software testing and does not involve writing software that ships as part of the medical device.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies and validates embedded software for medical devices and PC software.
- Reads, analyzes, and supports requirements reviews, decomposing requirements for independent test development.
- Writes test protocols per defined process and participates in design reviews, evaluating test coverage and adequacy.
- Executes test protocols and conducts manual and automated testing at the system level.
- Logs and tracks issues to closure, working closely with software development and engineering teams to resolve them.
- Collects and analyzes data and trends to inform testing decisions.
- Supports submission of test protocols, test reports, traceability matrices, and other engineering documentation.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE
- Delivers accurate, well documented test protocols and reports that meet regulatory standards.
- Identifies and resolves issues quickly through strong collaboration with development teams.
- Maintains full requirements traceability across test coverage.
- Builds working technical depth at the hardware software boundary of embedded devices.
- Contributes reliable data and trend analysis that strengthens product quality.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, or brings equivalent experience.
- Applies working knowledge of programming languages, including C, C++, and Python, and writes basic programs.
- Understands software development life cycles.
- Communicates effectively in verbal, written, and interpersonal formats.
- Demonstrates strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates eagerness to learn and work at the hardware software boundary of embedded devices.
- Applies working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PREFERRED
THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES ARE PREFERRED
- Brings programming experience with C, assembly, or comparable languages, scripting languages, compilers, debuggers, test automation systems, and bug tracking systems.
- Brings experience with embedded firmware and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Brings industry experience in medical device or embedded device design and testing.
- Understands electronic test equipment and embedded devices, including reading schematics.
- Brings experience supporting development or manufacturing electronics teams.
- Brings experience with content management and document management systems.
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation range: $71000 - $85000 / year (California).
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Training and mentorship opportunities.
- On-campus wellness activities.
- Education reimbursement program.
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.
Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life. All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Test Engineer
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Cross-reference your degree program against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering CIP codes all commonly support Senior Test Engineer roles, but software technology variants sometimes don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Check a company's E-Verify participation status through the E-Verify employer search tool before signing anything. Employers who aren't enrolled can't legally employ STEM OPT workers, and re-negotiating after an offer is awkward and delays your start date.
Align your I-983 training plan to the role
Draft your I-983 training plan with learning objectives tied specifically to test architecture, defect lifecycle management, or automation frameworks you'll use on the job. Generic plans draw DSO scrutiny and can delay your OPT extension approval.
Target employers with active quality engineering LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for test engineering or quality assurance roles. Employers with LCA history in this occupation already understand STEM OPT onboarding and are less likely to stall on compliance paperwork.
Use O*NET to validate your role qualifies
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Senior Quality Engineers or Software Test Engineers and confirm the listed entry requirements specify a STEM bachelor's degree. If your job description diverges significantly from O*NET, your training plan justification becomes harder to defend.
File your extension request 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted before your current EAD expires. File through your DSO at least 90 days out so processing delays don't create an unauthorized work gap between your initial 12 months and the 24-month extension period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Test Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not just the job title. Senior Test Engineer roles in software quality assurance, embedded systems, and hardware validation typically qualify when paired with a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field on the DHS Designated Degree Program List. Review your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying for the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the work site where you'll perform your duties. Enrollment at the company's headquarters doesn't automatically cover a separate location. Confirm site-specific enrollment with HR before your start date, and check E-Verify's employer search to verify the enrollment independently.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a test engineering role?
Your I-983 training plan must describe specific goals and skills you'll develop, tied directly to your test engineering duties. For this role, that means detailing objectives around test strategy design, automation tooling, defect analysis, or systems validation. Both you and your employer must sign the plan before your DSO can recommend the extension, and it must be updated if your role changes materially.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT status and employment authorization remain valid during this gap without any additional filing. Confirm the petition was filed and receipted before your EAD end date to activate cap-gap coverage.
Where can I find Senior Test Engineer jobs with employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Senior Test Engineer openings by employers who have E-Verify enrollment and a history of filing for engineering roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never hired on OPT. You can search by role, location, and employer filing activity to focus your time on opportunities where the compliance infrastructure is already in place.