STEM OPT Software QA Engineer Jobs
Software QA Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field makes you eligible to apply.
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Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
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Meet the Team - Evonik Industries
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This position is responsible for providing quality and technical support to the production team providing oversight to manufacturing rooms and laboratories by reviewing and approving data and all other Quality management System documentation. This position will be required to review manufacturing batch production records and supporting QC data. This position may be required to review and approve validation documentation, prior to and after execution.
Responsibilities
- Perform room clearance activities before and during manufacturing campaigns to ensure cGMP compliance.
- Review manufacturing documentation and perform final disposition of raw materials, fill/finish components, and batch records.
- Review room cleaning logs and supporting documentation for GMP compliance.
- Review analytical data supporting site utilities, including WFI, clean steam, nitrogen, and other critical systems.
- Review environmental monitoring data to ensure cleanroom compliance and product quality.
- Review and approve change control documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Provide on-the-floor QA support during manufacturing campaigns for PDS Products, PDS Services, and MDS operations.
- Provide on-call quality support to address manufacturing issues and maintain production continuity.
- Lead product quality and quality system improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.
- Analyze quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement projects while assisting with additional business-critical activities as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or another STEM field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted.
- 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a Quality Assurance role.
- Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and/or Quality System Regulations (QSR), with experience supporting validation activities, including process validation.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with applied statistics and quality investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) with excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelvin Seals
Company is
Evonik Corporation
What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https: //careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Meet the Team - Evonik Industries
Want to know what it’s like to work at Evonik?
This position is responsible for providing quality and technical support to the production team providing oversight to manufacturing rooms and laboratories by reviewing and approving data and all other Quality management System documentation. This position will be required to review manufacturing batch production records and supporting QC data. This position may be required to review and approve validation documentation, prior to and after execution.
Responsibilities
- Perform room clearance activities before and during manufacturing campaigns to ensure cGMP compliance.
- Review manufacturing documentation and perform final disposition of raw materials, fill/finish components, and batch records.
- Review room cleaning logs and supporting documentation for GMP compliance.
- Review analytical data supporting site utilities, including WFI, clean steam, nitrogen, and other critical systems.
- Review environmental monitoring data to ensure cleanroom compliance and product quality.
- Review and approve change control documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Provide on-the-floor QA support during manufacturing campaigns for PDS Products, PDS Services, and MDS operations.
- Provide on-call quality support to address manufacturing issues and maintain production continuity.
- Lead product quality and quality system improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.
- Analyze quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement projects while assisting with additional business-critical activities as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or another STEM field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted.
- 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a Quality Assurance role.
- Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and/or Quality System Regulations (QSR), with experience supporting validation activities, including process validation.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with applied statistics and quality investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) with excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelvin Seals
Company is
Evonik Corporation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Software QA Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. QA engineering roles often require a computer science or information systems degree, and a mismatched CIP code disqualifies your extension before you file.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. E-Verify participation is a hard legal requirement for STEM OPT employers, and onboarding with an unenrolled company invalidates your extension authorization.
Use O*NET to frame your QA qualifications
Pull the Software Quality Assurance Analyst occupation profile from O*NET to identify the exact knowledge areas and skills USCIS expects this role to require. Framing your resume and training plan around these criteria strengthens your I-983 documentation.
Draft your I-983 training plan with QA specifics
Your training plan must map QA engineering tasks, such as test case design, automation scripting, and defect tracking, to your STEM degree learning outcomes. Generic training plans draw scrutiny; role-specific goals tied to your coursework hold up under DSO review.
Search Migrate Mate to target verified STEM OPT employers
Filter your Software QA Engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend cold-screening companies that can't legally support your extension.
Track your cap-gap window if H-1B is next
If you file an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Submit your I-983 training plan renewal with your DSO well before your EAD end date to stay continuously authorized during this period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software QA Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree falls under a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. The role itself must also involve training directly related to that degree. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and the degree match, so confirm both criteria with your DSO before filing.
What STEM degrees are eligible for a Software QA Engineer STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, software engineering, and closely related fields typically qualify because their CIP codes appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in business information systems or management information systems may qualify depending on the specific CIP code. Your DSO can verify whether your exact degree program is listed before you submit your extension application.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Software QA Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe how your QA engineering duties, such as writing automated test scripts, executing regression cycles, and analyzing defect patterns, connect to your STEM degree's academic goals. It should include measurable learning objectives, supervisor oversight details, and a timeline tied to your 24-month extension period. Both you and your employer's authorized representative must sign the form before your DSO can recommend the extension in SEVIS.
How do I confirm that a Software QA Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can ask the recruiter or HR contact directly for the company's E-Verify employer ID or confirmation of current enrollment status. E-Verify enrollment is a public record for federal contractors, but private employers aren't listed in a searchable public directory. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history so you can identify E-Verify-enrolled companies before you apply.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT ends while an H-1B petition is pending?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Software QA Engineer role during this period without any gap in authorization. Confirm with your DSO that your SEVIS record reflects the cap-gap extension and that your employer's petition receipt notice is on file.