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Software Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the port of entry with no lottery and no cap. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you passionate about software quality through automation and engineering excellence? If so, we’d like to talk to you! As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving quality engineering for software products, building quality frameworks, and developing test automation and tools. We are looking for a creative and motivated, strong, hands-on, experienced software quality engineer to work on a portfolio of GSE products, including business functional use-case testing and non-functional quality, negative testing, and performance.
G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) is IS&T's dedicated technology partner for Apple's general and administrative functions - including people, finance, facilities, legal, and security. The team builds and delivers integrated technology solutions that keep these functions running efficiently and securely at global scale. GSE also works closely with business teams to develop custom tools that improve productivity and bring greater automation and consistency to G&A operations across Apple.
Description
You will define and drive test approaches and test plans for assigned projects and functional test areas, expand our current test cases, engineer quality testing, and execute required tests. You will own quality for functional or application areas. You must be able to define qualification strategies and execute functional and non-functional testing for applications that are part of a complex mobile, desktop, and cloud client/server ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, dynamic, detail-oriented individual with a strong technical background and proven experience. This position requires an individual who can own and lead outcomes and work cross-functionally with other teams to coordinate testing efforts for complex client and server feature sets.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will involve enhancing our current test cases, performing engineering quality assurance testing and ensuring all required tests are executed successfully.
As the designated quality owner for specific functional and application areas, you’ll define qualification strategies and oversee a range of testing, including functionality, compatibility, integration and reliability testing. This will cover applications operating within complex mobile, desktop, and cloud platforms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of related hands-on experience in software QA/QE
- 2+ years driving quality focused on automation, building tools, and utilities
- 2+ years of experience in doing QA/QE for ServiceNow is mandatory
- 2+ years of hands-on programming experience in Java/Python
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of the ServiceNow platform, including modules like ITSM, ITOM, and custom workflows (HRSD) or Customer service management (CSM)
- Independently own test planning, design, and execution - including workflow validation, business rules, and configuration testing
- Strong API & integration testing skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis, defect triage, and retest fixes
- Collaborate effectively with developers, business stakeholders, and process owners to drive quality outcomes and release readiness
- Solid experience working with remote teams situated in different time zones (on-site & Offshore teams)
- Fluent in using AI tools (like Claude/Gemini, etc.) to bring exponential efficiency gains on day-to-day activities
Are you passionate about software quality through automation and engineering excellence? If so, we’d like to talk to you! As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving quality engineering for software products, building quality frameworks, and developing test automation and tools. We are looking for a creative and motivated, strong, hands-on, experienced software quality engineer to work on a portfolio of GSE products, including business functional use-case testing and non-functional quality, negative testing, and performance.
G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) is IS&T's dedicated technology partner for Apple's general and administrative functions - including people, finance, facilities, legal, and security. The team builds and delivers integrated technology solutions that keep these functions running efficiently and securely at global scale. GSE also works closely with business teams to develop custom tools that improve productivity and bring greater automation and consistency to G&A operations across Apple.
Description
You will define and drive test approaches and test plans for assigned projects and functional test areas, expand our current test cases, engineer quality testing, and execute required tests. You will own quality for functional or application areas. You must be able to define qualification strategies and execute functional and non-functional testing for applications that are part of a complex mobile, desktop, and cloud client/server ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, dynamic, detail-oriented individual with a strong technical background and proven experience. This position requires an individual who can own and lead outcomes and work cross-functionally with other teams to coordinate testing efforts for complex client and server feature sets.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will involve enhancing our current test cases, performing engineering quality assurance testing and ensuring all required tests are executed successfully.
As the designated quality owner for specific functional and application areas, you’ll define qualification strategies and oversee a range of testing, including functionality, compatibility, integration and reliability testing. This will cover applications operating within complex mobile, desktop, and cloud platforms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of related hands-on experience in software QA/QE
- 2+ years driving quality focused on automation, building tools, and utilities
- 2+ years of experience in doing QA/QE for ServiceNow is mandatory
- 2+ years of hands-on programming experience in Java/Python
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of the ServiceNow platform, including modules like ITSM, ITOM, and custom workflows (HRSD) or Customer service management (CSM)
- Independently own test planning, design, and execution - including workflow validation, business rules, and configuration testing
- Strong API & integration testing skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis, defect triage, and retest fixes
- Collaborate effectively with developers, business stakeholders, and process owners to drive quality outcomes and release readiness
- Solid experience working with remote teams situated in different time zones (on-site & Offshore teams)
- Fluent in using AI tools (like Claude/Gemini, etc.) to bring exponential efficiency gains on day-to-day activities
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Gather credentials that match your role
TN visa status requires your degree field to align specifically with software development, not just technology broadly. A computer science or engineering degree is straightforward. If yours is in a related field, prepare a credential evaluation and a letter explaining the connection to your job duties.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Not every tech employer knows TN visa requirements. Prioritize companies with recent visa filing experience. Employers who have sponsored work visas before—whether H-1B visa, E-3 visa, or green card applications—typically understand visa-sponsored hiring and can move quickly. This saves you from educating a recruiter from scratch about TN eligibility and the support letter process.
Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation
The offer letter is your strongest TN document. Make sure it states your title, describes duties requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, confirms you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen, and lists your start date. Vague duty descriptions get challenged at the border.
Ask about Canadian port-of-entry processing early
If you're Canadian, you don't need to wait for USCIS approval. You can present your TN package at any land border crossing or preclearance airport on day one. Confirm your employer knows this and has prepared a support letter before your start date.
Search for sponsorship-ready roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter software developer jobs specifically listed with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles from employers already open to TN candidates, so you're not cold-applying to postings that won't move forward once your status comes up.
Prepare your support letter before your interview
Your employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting your qualifications and the job requirements for your software developer role. For Canadian applicants, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry during your TN admission; for Mexican applicants, your employer submits it with your consulate application. Make sure HR has all necessary documentation ready before your port of entry appointment or consulate interview.
Software Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a software developer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, software developer roles qualify under the USMCA professional category when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. The job duties must genuinely require that specialized knowledge. Roles where any technical background is acceptable, regardless of field, are harder to support under TN requirements.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for software developers?
For software developers who are Canadian or Mexican citizens, TN status is significantly more predictable than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadians can get approval at the port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires USCIS petition approval and a lottery selection that most applicants don't clear in any given year.
Where can I find software developer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter software developer roles by TN visa sponsorship so you're only seeing positions from employers who have confirmed they'll support TN candidates. That eliminates the guesswork of applying to postings that stall once your immigration status becomes part of the conversation.
Can a Mexican software developer apply for TN status the same way as a Canadian?
No. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry or preclearance location and typically receive same-day approval. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling. Both nationalities qualify under USMCA, but the process and timeline differ meaningfully between the two.
What happens to my TN status if I change software developer jobs?
TN status is employer-specific. If you change employers, your new employer must provide a new support letter for you to present at the port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or at a U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens). You cannot simply carry your existing TN approval from one employer to another—each position requires a fresh TN authorization with your new employer's documentation.