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Software Development Engineer in Test roles sit squarely within STEM-designated fields, making them strong candidates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field must align with the role.
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This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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:
Job Family Definition:
Set and maintain quality standards for company products through the use of systematic processes. Develops, modifies, and executes software test strategies, plans and suites. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. May develop tools and environments to automate test execution. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with software engineers and product managers to define test strategies
- Perform in-depth testing on delivered features and bugs
- Build and maintain automated test coverage for UI and API
- Execute automated tests and analyze results for defects or test updates
- General exploratory testing to identify issues before shipping to customers
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions
- Drive quality engineering best practices and continuous improvement across teams
Required Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent practical work experience with software test automation.
- Typically, 4-6 years’ experience with software test automation.
- Experience with Playwright or Selenium, and programming in Java, Typescript, or Python
- Knowledge of Agile SDLC and experience in software testing methodology, tools, test planning and test execution.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for performing root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of tools and processes for regression, scale, and performance testing
- Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Virtualization (KVM), containers, and Kubernetes ecosystems
- Cloud platforms (VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Robust testing: performance, load, security, vulnerability
- AI agents and coding support
- Agile software environments
- Infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible)
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.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 98,000 - 185,200 in Colorado // 105,500 - 200,500 in Massachusetts // 92,600 - 213,500 in North Carolina & Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is September 28 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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:
Job Family Definition:
Set and maintain quality standards for company products through the use of systematic processes. Develops, modifies, and executes software test strategies, plans and suites. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. May develop tools and environments to automate test execution. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with software engineers and product managers to define test strategies
- Perform in-depth testing on delivered features and bugs
- Build and maintain automated test coverage for UI and API
- Execute automated tests and analyze results for defects or test updates
- General exploratory testing to identify issues before shipping to customers
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions
- Drive quality engineering best practices and continuous improvement across teams
Required Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent practical work experience with software test automation.
- Typically, 4-6 years’ experience with software test automation.
- Experience with Playwright or Selenium, and programming in Java, Typescript, or Python
- Knowledge of Agile SDLC and experience in software testing methodology, tools, test planning and test execution.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for performing root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of tools and processes for regression, scale, and performance testing
- Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Virtualization (KVM), containers, and Kubernetes ecosystems
- Cloud platforms (VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Robust testing: performance, load, security, vulnerability
- AI agents and coding support
- Agile software environments
- Infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible)
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.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 98,000 - 185,200 in Colorado // 105,500 - 200,500 in Massachusetts // 92,600 - 213,500 in North Carolina & Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is September 28 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Software Development Engineer In Test
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that the CIP code on your I-20 maps to a STEM-designated program under the DHS STEM list. Computer science (11.0701) and software engineering (14.0903) both qualify, but information systems degrees sometimes don't without a CIP code review from your DSO.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the employer's E-Verify company ID or look up their enrollment status through E-Verify's employer search tool. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of how far along you are in the hiring process.
Tailor your resume to SDET-specific testing frameworks
Hiring managers for SDET roles screen for hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Pytest, or JUnit. Listing specific frameworks and the type of test coverage you built, unit, integration, or end-to-end, signals technical depth that generalist QA resumes lack.
Search for SDET roles on Migrate Mate to target E-Verify employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings to show employers already enrolled in E-Verify, which cuts out the back-and-forth of confirming eligibility after you apply. Use it to focus your search on SDET openings at companies set up to hire on STEM OPT.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
The I-983 must document how your SDET work, writing automated test suites, building CI/CD pipelines, or owning regression coverage, relates to your STEM degree. Draft it with your manager before day one so USCIS reporting obligations don't catch you both off guard.
Time your STEM OPT extension application using the 90-day window
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. USCIS processing can take several months, and filing early protects your continuous work authorization while the application is pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Engineer in Test role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. SDET roles fall under computer and information science or software engineering occupations, both of which are covered by DHS-designated STEM CIP codes. Your degree must align with one of those designated codes, and your DSO will confirm eligibility when you request the STEM OPT I-20 update. The role itself must also involve work directly related to your degree field.
How do I verify that a company hiring for SDET roles is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify employer ID, or check enrollment through E-Verify's public employer search. Enrollment is a federal requirement for STEM OPT employers, not just a preference. If a company can't confirm enrollment before your offer stage, you can't legally begin work on STEM OPT, so clarify this early in the process.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an SDET position?
Your I-983 must describe the specific learning objectives tied to your SDET work, such as building automated test frameworks, implementing test-driven development, or developing performance benchmarking systems. It should connect those activities to your STEM degree coursework. Both you and your employer sign it, and USCIS requires updates if your role or employer changes during the extension period.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but not yet effective?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS receives it by June 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your SDET employment can continue without interruption during that window. Once October 1 arrives and your H-1B status becomes effective, your OPT authorization ends automatically.
Where can I find SDET jobs at companies already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for STEM OPT job seekers and filters listings to show employers enrolled in E-Verify. That means you can browse SDET openings without having to separately verify whether each employer meets the STEM OPT employment requirement, which saves significant time during a job search where work authorization timelines are tight.