STEM OPT Software Quality Engineer Jobs
Software Quality Engineer roles fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months total on your F-1 authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your STEM degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field must align with the SOC code for quality assurance work.
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The Senior Software Quality Engineer III is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through meticulous testing and analysis in a multi-product microservice architecture. This role leads testing efforts by designing, implementing, and executing test plans, test cases, and test automation frameworks in an Agile and CI-powered environment. The Senior IT QA Tester identifies software issues, collaborates with development teams to resolve bugs, and ensures the final product meets both functional and non-functional requirements, such as performance, security, and scalability. Reports to Quality Manager. Interacts with Quality Lead, IT Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Security, Developers and Business Users for Projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop Quality Scope/Strategy
- Develop test cases in a timely manner
- Execute test cases and evaluate results against expected results
- Retest resolved defects on each release and maintain test cases and documentation
- Participation in Quality reviews and validation of requirements, architecture diagrams, acceptance criteria and other related documents.
- Produce all required project documentation related to the Quality activities in accordance with the Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE)
- Development and Training of Ryder’s TCOE
- Assist Quality Manager and Quality Lead with enhancements to current methodology
- Subject matter experts for Quality process and tools used
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with development of Quality Strategy and scope
- Assist with Quality Project Plan & Budget Development
- Establishing appropriate quality gates
- Prepares and gives presentations related to Quality activities to business users and project team
- Gather project requirements and specifications from vendors, project managers and end-users
- Oversee project test planning and execution
- Coordinating all testing efforts including the setup and use of testing environment
- Participates, as required, in a hands-on role, contributing with his/her technical/functional expertise
- Ensuring that releases adhere to established quality standards and measurements
- Tracking project workload and ensuring that projects adhere to proposed schedule
- Communicating project status to all appropriate and interested parties
- Anticipating and addressing project obstacles
- Issue Resolution/Escalation
- Recognizing and communicating individual and team contributions
- Coordinates and participates in post-implementation reviews
- Liaison with application or customer verticals, product teams on a regular basis to ensure that upcoming work is planned
- Perform or assist with planning, development and execution of test automation
- Perform or assist with planning, development and execution of performance test
- Foster the team environment through active, hands-on participation and through coaching and mentoring
- Encourage sharing of ideas and consideration of all viewpoints among the team members
- Provide challenge & direction to the team to help achieve high performance
- Review/Validation of team member test cases and test results as needed
- Reviews compliance with current standards and procedures
- Identifying, improving, and implementing standards for Quality
- Assist team member’s on best practices
- Quality productivity and testing tools
- Maintenance of Quality Tools as needed
- Provide team with quality techniques and tools
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent documentation and communication skills., Required
- Strong Project Management skills, Required
- Must be flexible and motivated and work well as part of a team., Required
- Must be a quick learner, Required
- Sets quality standards and mentors team regarding quality and best practices, Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Quality Engineering software testing field, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering process and procedure, Required
- Testing tools like Selenium, Tosca, Cypress, Jmeter, Load Runner Intermediate, Required
- Azure DevOps (ADO) and test manager feature Intermediate, Required
- Understanding of agile Software development methodologies, values and procedures Intermediate, Required
- Database Testing Intermediate, Required
- Able to develop, maintain and execute functional test automation scripts Intermediate, Required
TRAVEL
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JOB CATEGORY: IT Quality Assurance
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
PAY TYPE:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$120,000.00
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
SUMMARY
The Senior Software Quality Engineer III is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through meticulous testing and analysis in a multi-product microservice architecture. This role leads testing efforts by designing, implementing, and executing test plans, test cases, and test automation frameworks in an Agile and CI-powered environment. The Senior IT QA Tester identifies software issues, collaborates with development teams to resolve bugs, and ensures the final product meets both functional and non-functional requirements, such as performance, security, and scalability. Reports to Quality Manager. Interacts with Quality Lead, IT Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Security, Developers and Business Users for Projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop Quality Scope/Strategy
- Develop test cases in a timely manner
- Execute test cases and evaluate results against expected results
- Retest resolved defects on each release and maintain test cases and documentation
- Participation in Quality reviews and validation of requirements, architecture diagrams, acceptance criteria and other related documents.
- Produce all required project documentation related to the Quality activities in accordance with the Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE)
- Development and Training of Ryder’s TCOE
- Assist Quality Manager and Quality Lead with enhancements to current methodology
- Subject matter experts for Quality process and tools used
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with development of Quality Strategy and scope
- Assist with Quality Project Plan & Budget Development
- Establishing appropriate quality gates
- Prepares and gives presentations related to Quality activities to business users and project team
- Gather project requirements and specifications from vendors, project managers and end-users
- Oversee project test planning and execution
- Coordinating all testing efforts including the setup and use of testing environment
- Participates, as required, in a hands-on role, contributing with his/her technical/functional expertise
- Ensuring that releases adhere to established quality standards and measurements
- Tracking project workload and ensuring that projects adhere to proposed schedule
- Communicating project status to all appropriate and interested parties
- Anticipating and addressing project obstacles
- Issue Resolution/Escalation
- Recognizing and communicating individual and team contributions
- Coordinates and participates in post-implementation reviews
- Liaison with application or customer verticals, product teams on a regular basis to ensure that upcoming work is planned
- Perform or assist with planning, development and execution of test automation
- Perform or assist with planning, development and execution of performance test
- Foster the team environment through active, hands-on participation and through coaching and mentoring
- Encourage sharing of ideas and consideration of all viewpoints among the team members
- Provide challenge & direction to the team to help achieve high performance
- Review/Validation of team member test cases and test results as needed
- Reviews compliance with current standards and procedures
- Identifying, improving, and implementing standards for Quality
- Assist team member’s on best practices
- Quality productivity and testing tools
- Maintenance of Quality Tools as needed
- Provide team with quality techniques and tools
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent documentation and communication skills., Required
- Strong Project Management skills, Required
- Must be flexible and motivated and work well as part of a team., Required
- Must be a quick learner, Required
- Sets quality standards and mentors team regarding quality and best practices, Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Quality Engineering software testing field, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering process and procedure, Required
- Testing tools like Selenium, Tosca, Cypress, Jmeter, Load Runner Intermediate, Required
- Azure DevOps (ADO) and test manager feature Intermediate, Required
- Understanding of agile Software development methodologies, values and procedures Intermediate, Required
- Database Testing Intermediate, Required
- Able to develop, maintain and execute functional test automation scripts Intermediate, Required
TRAVEL
- ,
JOB CATEGORY: IT Quality Assurance
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
PAY TYPE:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$120,000.00
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Software Quality Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List that USCIS publishes. Computer science, information systems, and electrical engineering CIP codes all support Software Quality Engineer roles, but adjacent majors like management information systems sometimes fall outside the approved list.
Confirm E-Verify status before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the employer's E-Verify company ID during the offer stage, not after signing. Any company hiring you for STEM OPT must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, and you can validate enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before committing.
Target companies with active QA engineering teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have hired STEM OPT students into software quality roles, so your applications go to companies already familiar with the I-983 training plan requirement and E-Verify obligations, not those encountering it for the first time.
Build a learning objectives narrative for your I-983
The I-983 training plan requires you to articulate how your day-to-day QA work, automated testing, defect tracking, CI/CD pipeline review, connects to your STEM degree. Draft this narrative before your start date so your DSO and employer can sign off without delays.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage tier for Software Quality Engineers in that metro area. STEM OPT itself has no wage floor, but knowing the DOL benchmark strengthens your negotiating position and prepares you if the employer later files an H-1B visa.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days early
USCIS requires you to submit your I-765 extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Missing this window forces a gap in work authorization, so calendar your DSO recommendation request well before that cutoff to account for processing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Quality Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List that USCIS maintains. Software quality engineering maps to computer and information systems occupations under DOL's Standard Occupational Classification system. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, and closely related STEM fields generally qualify. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Any employer hiring you under the STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not simply registered. This applies to the specific legal entity signing your offer letter, including subsidiaries and staffing agencies if they are your actual employer of record. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer. Working for a non-enrolled employer violates your STEM OPT terms and jeopardizes your status.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Software Quality Engineer?
The I-983 must detail how your QA engineering work, automated testing, defect lifecycle management, test architecture, and quality metrics analysis, directly applies knowledge from your STEM degree. It requires specific learning objectives, a supervision structure, and a 12-month evaluation schedule. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO countersigns. You must update it if your role or employer changes materially during the 24-month extension period.
How does cap-gap protect me if my H-1B is selected while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Software Quality Engineer during this period without interruption. Your DSO issues a new I-20 endorsing the cap-gap extension once your employer receives the H-1B receipt notice from USCIS.
Where can I find Software Quality Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters Software Quality Engineer listings by employers already familiar with STEM OPT requirements, so you're not spending time on companies that have never navigated the E-Verify enrollment or I-983 process. You can also cross-reference any employer you find elsewhere by running their name through the E-Verify employer search to confirm active enrollment before applying.