TN Visa Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs
Software Development Engineer In Test roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering test automation, QA engineering, and software validation work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, optimize and deploy Rack and L11 test platforms for Google compute/storage/ML server at the global manufacturing partner factory.
- Collaborate with the NPI team to define Design for Test (DFT) requirements and provide input to manufacturing test strategy.
- Provide caliber manufacturing test engineering support for new and existing products.
- Drive initiatives to improve test process efficiencies, test coverage, and reduce cost.
- Analyze, troubleshoot and root cause manufacturing yield issues and data center field escapes, while driving sustaining test issues to closure with corrective and preventive measures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in test engineering or equivalent.
- Experience developing and integrating manufacturing Rack/L11 test hardware using custom electronics, fixturing, and instrumentation.
- Experience coding in Python, Bash, and Shell scripting to generate product-specific test plans and execute test processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Rack and L11 testing of server, storage, and networking products and with liquid cool system at the rack level for configuration and functional testing.
- Experience in establishing system calibration, gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and correlation study for each change management.
- Experience with test stations bring-up, calibration and setup for production test purposes.
- Experience with DFT and system level functional test (L10/L11/L12).
- Knowledge with the Linux and other operating systems and common command line tools.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement of test systems and processes for increased manufacturability.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, optimize and deploy Rack and L11 test platforms for Google compute/storage/ML server at the global manufacturing partner factory.
- Collaborate with the NPI team to define Design for Test (DFT) requirements and provide input to manufacturing test strategy.
- Provide caliber manufacturing test engineering support for new and existing products.
- Drive initiatives to improve test process efficiencies, test coverage, and reduce cost.
- Analyze, troubleshoot and root cause manufacturing yield issues and data center field escapes, while driving sustaining test issues to closure with corrective and preventive measures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in test engineering or equivalent.
- Experience developing and integrating manufacturing Rack/L11 test hardware using custom electronics, fixturing, and instrumentation.
- Experience coding in Python, Bash, and Shell scripting to generate product-specific test plans and execute test processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Rack and L11 testing of server, storage, and networking products and with liquid cool system at the rack level for configuration and functional testing.
- Experience in establishing system calibration, gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and correlation study for each change management.
- Experience with test stations bring-up, calibration and setup for production test purposes.
- Experience with DFT and system level functional test (L10/L11/L12).
- Knowledge with the Linux and other operating systems and common command line tools.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement of test systems and processes for increased manufacturability.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Software Development Engineer In Test
Frame your credentials around systems analysis
TN visa eligibility for SDET roles depends on qualifying under the Computer Systems Analyst category. Gather documentation showing your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field, not just software testing experience.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Companies with recent visa sponsorship experience understand the work visa process and won't delay your start date over paperwork confusion. Filter your job search to organizations in tech, fintech, and enterprise software where test engineering teams are large enough to have immigration experience.
Get the offer letter language exactly right
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the border based on the offer letter alone. Make sure yours specifies 'Computer Systems Analyst' as the TN category, describes test automation and system validation duties, and states your degree field and title explicitly.
Use Migrate Mate to find SDET roles with sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters SDET and QA engineering jobs to those with active TN visa sponsorship, so you're only applying where your status is already viable.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with a complete packet
Canadian citizens can get TN status at a U.S. land port of entry or preclearance airport without a visa stamp. Bring your signed offer letter, degree certificate, transcripts, and a brief summary of how your SDET role maps to the Computer Systems Analyst definition.
Negotiate your start date around Mexican consular timelines
Mexican citizens must complete consular processing in Mexico, which adds scheduling lead time. Build at least four to six weeks into your offer negotiation to account for appointment availability and document preparation before your TN visa interview.
Software Development Engineer In Test TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Engineer In Test role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, SDET roles qualify under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position involves designing, analyzing, and implementing software test systems rather than purely manual QA work. Your offer letter must describe duties like test automation architecture, system validation, and integration testing. A general 'software tester' title without systems analysis language can create problems at the border.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for SDET roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer issues the right offer letter and CBP approves your entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, then waiting until October 1 to begin work. For SDET professionals who qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst category, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter that specifies the TN visa category, your job title, a description of your SDET duties tied to systems analysis, your salary, and the duration of employment. Unlike H-1B, the employer does not file a petition with USCIS beforehand. The offer letter is your primary document, and CBP uses it to make the eligibility determination on the spot.
Where can I find SDET jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces SDET and QA engineering roles from employers with active TN visa sponsorship so you're not spending time applying to companies that won't support your immigration status. Filtering by sponsorship upfront cuts out the back-and-forth of discovering mid-process that an employer only supports H-1B or doesn't sponsor at all.
Can I switch SDET employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. If you accept a new SDET role, your new employer needs to issue a qualifying offer letter and you'll need to obtain a new TN authorization, either by entering at a U.S. port of entry as a Canadian or through a new consular appointment as a Mexican national. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status the way you can with some other work visa categories.