STEM OPT Software Test Engineer Jobs
Software Test Engineer roles fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 24 months of extended 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 must align with the role's CIP code.
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- Job Title: Software Test Engineer [Chinese Bilingual]
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in software testing for mobile communication terminal products
- Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
[Location]
- Seattle, WA
[Benefits \& Perks]
- Medical Insurance (Health, Dental \& Vision)
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- H1B/Green Card Sponsorship for qualified employee
- Hands-on experience at global industry leader Samsung
- Opportunities for career advancement
[Summary]
- Seek a skilled Software Test Engineer with Chinese bilingual capability to oversee mobile software quality assurance and carrier certification testing for major North American operators.
- Act as a critical technical bridge between onsite U.S. testing activities and the client's global R\&D teams in Asia, ensuring seamless delivery and compliance of next-generation mobile devices.
- Perform comprehensive 5G/4G protocol, Lab IOT, and live network field testing based on specific North American carrier prerequisite test cases.
- Manage software defects end-to-end, escalate critical bugs and project risks, and cooperate with engineering compliance checks and regression testing.
- Utilize advanced logging and debugging tools such as QXDM and Wireshark in a fast-paced, cross-functional testing environment.
[Duties and Responsibilities]
- Test Execution \& Validation: Perform comprehensive 5G/4G protocol, Lab IOT, and live network field testing based on specific North American carrier prerequisite test cases.
- Defect Management: Promptly log, track, and manage software defects in the designated bug-tracking system according to established procedures, ensuring complete resolution and closure.
- Risk Escalation: Immediately detect and escalate critical software bugs, system performance blocks, or project risks to the front-end testing contacts and R\&D departments.
- Compliance \& Compliance Checks: Cooperate with client engineering compliance checks, execute rigorous regression testing, and conduct root-cause analyses on missed tests.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Accept and efficiently execute testing task assignments from the Software Testing Department to meet strict milestone deadlines.
- Facilitate direct, technical, and seamless communication/cooperation with R\&D project teams, leveraging Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency.
- Must be able to accept night-time overtime/flexible hours to accommodate time-zone differences and maintain real-time progress alignment with Asia-based R\&D centers.
[Skills \& Qualifications]
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in software testing for customized mobile communication terminal products (smartphones, wearables, etc.) for North American or European operators.
- Strong familiarity with the testing procedures, certification processes, and node requirements of major North American operators (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT\&T, and Dish).
- Proficient/Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin): Must be able to facilitate direct, technical, and seamless communication/cooperation with domestic R\&D project teams.
- Fluent in English: Strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate effectively with front-line teams, local management, and carrier personnel.
- Highly proficient in utilizing core logging and debugging tools (e.g., QXDM, Wireshark).
- Acute eye for fault detection, proactive risk prediction, strong sense of responsibility, and high stress tolerance.
- Prior experience with T-Mobile specific device validation preferred.
- Experience in specialized testing areas such as Satellite network validation or Wi-Fi Passpoint environments preferred.
[JND Boilerplate]
Our team of highly experienced QA engineers ensures product quality across mobile and software platforms, offering a wide range of software testing and carrier certification positions at Samsung and other global industry leaders. We also have opportunities in tech/engineering, business operations, marketing, and many more!
Our vision is 'We Want to See You Grow' to become the industry leader for both employee and company.
For more information about JND, please visit www.jndsolutions.com
[Hashtags]
#Samsung #Mobile #5G #4G #SoftwareTesting #QA #ChineseBilingual #MidLevel #CarrierCertification #NetworkTesting
[Position Overview]
- Job Title: Software Test Engineer [Chinese Bilingual]
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in software testing for mobile communication terminal products
- Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
[Location]
- Seattle, WA
[Benefits \& Perks]
- Medical Insurance (Health, Dental \& Vision)
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- H1B/Green Card Sponsorship for qualified employee
- Hands-on experience at global industry leader Samsung
- Opportunities for career advancement
[Summary]
- Seek a skilled Software Test Engineer with Chinese bilingual capability to oversee mobile software quality assurance and carrier certification testing for major North American operators.
- Act as a critical technical bridge between onsite U.S. testing activities and the client's global R\&D teams in Asia, ensuring seamless delivery and compliance of next-generation mobile devices.
- Perform comprehensive 5G/4G protocol, Lab IOT, and live network field testing based on specific North American carrier prerequisite test cases.
- Manage software defects end-to-end, escalate critical bugs and project risks, and cooperate with engineering compliance checks and regression testing.
- Utilize advanced logging and debugging tools such as QXDM and Wireshark in a fast-paced, cross-functional testing environment.
[Duties and Responsibilities]
- Test Execution \& Validation: Perform comprehensive 5G/4G protocol, Lab IOT, and live network field testing based on specific North American carrier prerequisite test cases.
- Defect Management: Promptly log, track, and manage software defects in the designated bug-tracking system according to established procedures, ensuring complete resolution and closure.
- Risk Escalation: Immediately detect and escalate critical software bugs, system performance blocks, or project risks to the front-end testing contacts and R\&D departments.
- Compliance \& Compliance Checks: Cooperate with client engineering compliance checks, execute rigorous regression testing, and conduct root-cause analyses on missed tests.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Accept and efficiently execute testing task assignments from the Software Testing Department to meet strict milestone deadlines.
- Facilitate direct, technical, and seamless communication/cooperation with R\&D project teams, leveraging Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency.
- Must be able to accept night-time overtime/flexible hours to accommodate time-zone differences and maintain real-time progress alignment with Asia-based R\&D centers.
[Skills \& Qualifications]
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in software testing for customized mobile communication terminal products (smartphones, wearables, etc.) for North American or European operators.
- Strong familiarity with the testing procedures, certification processes, and node requirements of major North American operators (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT\&T, and Dish).
- Proficient/Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin): Must be able to facilitate direct, technical, and seamless communication/cooperation with domestic R\&D project teams.
- Fluent in English: Strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate effectively with front-line teams, local management, and carrier personnel.
- Highly proficient in utilizing core logging and debugging tools (e.g., QXDM, Wireshark).
- Acute eye for fault detection, proactive risk prediction, strong sense of responsibility, and high stress tolerance.
- Prior experience with T-Mobile specific device validation preferred.
- Experience in specialized testing areas such as Satellite network validation or Wi-Fi Passpoint environments preferred.
[JND Boilerplate]
Our team of highly experienced QA engineers ensures product quality across mobile and software platforms, offering a wide range of software testing and carrier certification positions at Samsung and other global industry leaders. We also have opportunities in tech/engineering, business operations, marketing, and many more!
Our vision is 'We Want to See You Grow' to become the industry leader for both employee and company.
For more information about JND, please visit www.jndsolutions.com
[Hashtags]
#Samsung #Mobile #5G #4G #SoftwareTesting #QA #ChineseBilingual #MidLevel #CarrierCertification #NetworkTesting
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Software Test Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to the Software Test Engineer SOC code (15-1253) through O*NET before your DSO approves your STEM OPT extension. A mismatch between your field of study and the role delays or blocks your I-983 approval.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Employers can look up their own status through the E-Verify employer search, and you need written confirmation before your DSO can approve the training plan.
Build a testing portfolio that signals STEM depth
Recruiters screening STEM OPT candidates for QA and test engineering roles expect evidence of automated testing frameworks, scripting in Python or Java, and CI/CD pipeline experience. A GitHub portfolio of test suites is a concrete credential, not just a resume claim.
Target employers with existing I-983 training plan templates
Companies that have hired STEM OPT students before often have a pre-approved I-983 template and an HR contact familiar with the 10-day reporting requirement. Ask in your first recruiter screen whether the company has sponsored STEM OPT students in a software testing role previously.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by E-Verify enrollment
Search for Software Test Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by verified E-Verify employer status so you don't waste applications on companies that can't legally sponsor your STEM OPT extension.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap protection
If your OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending on your behalf, cap-gap protection through USCIS extends your work authorization automatically. Push start dates to align with this window rather than accepting a gap in employment that could complicate your training plan continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Test Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Software Test Engineer maps to SOC code 15-1253 under the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Your degree must be in a qualifying STEM field, such as computer science, computer engineering, or information systems, and the CIP code on your diploma must align with that SOC code. Your DSO confirms the match when approving your I-983 training plan.
What does the employer need to do to hire me on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT start date. They also co-sign your I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students, which outlines your learning objectives, supervision structure, and compensation. Employers who haven't hired STEM OPT students before sometimes delay at this step, so confirm their E-Verify enrollment and willingness to complete the I-983 early in the offer process.
How do I find Software Test Engineer employers who accept STEM OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters Software Test Engineer listings by E-Verify employer enrollment, which is the minimum legal requirement for STEM OPT sponsorship. This lets you focus applications on companies already set up to hire you, rather than discovering E-Verify gaps after an offer is extended. You can also cross-reference OFLC Wage Search to confirm an employer's prior DOL filings in this occupation.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment after your STEM OPT begins, your work authorization is at risk. USCIS requires the employer to remain enrolled for the full duration of your extension. You'd need to either transfer to a new qualifying employer and update your I-983, or risk falling out of status. Report any change in employer enrollment to your DSO within 10 days.
Does cap-gap coverage apply if I'm working as a Software Test Engineer on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection under USCIS rules extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS adjudicates the petition, whichever comes first. You can continue working as a Software Test Engineer in the same role during this period without interruption, provided the petition was filed before your EAD expired.