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Software Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, which covers design, development, and systems architecture work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens follow a consular process with a limited annual allocation.
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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 Engineer
Align your credentials to the right category
TN visa approval for software engineers depends on fitting the Computer Systems Analyst category, not the job title alone. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field is the baseline CBP officers check first.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for employers with recent visa filings in software engineering to identify companies already familiar with visa sponsorship. A company experienced with sponsoring work visas understands how to prepare a compelling employer support letter and is comfortable with the documentation requirements you'll need when presenting your case at the U.S. border or consulate.
Request a detailed offer letter before any filing
Your offer letter is your primary TN document. Ask the employer to describe your duties in terms of systems analysis, software design, or architecture, not vague engineering language. CBP and consular officers evaluate the letter, not your resume.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filtering job listings for genuine TN sponsorship takes time most candidates don't have. Migrate Mate surfaces software engineering roles from employers who have confirmed their willingness to support TN visa candidates, so you're not cold-applying to roles that won't work.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with a complete package
Canadian citizens can get TN status at a port of entry in a single day, but only if your documents are complete. Bring your signed offer letter, degree credentials, and a brief resume. Missing any one item can result in same-day denial without appeal.
Clarify employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Federal contractors and some state-regulated employers are required to use E-Verify. Confirm this before you accept. Your TN approval at the border doesn't change this requirement, and unenrolled employers can create onboarding delays after you've already cleared entry.
Software Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Engineer role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the qualification depends on how your duties map to the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, not just your job title. Roles centered on software design, systems architecture, and development analysis qualify. Roles framed as general IT support or project management without a technical degree may not. Your offer letter needs to reflect systems-level work to hold up under CBP or consular review.
How does TN visa sponsorship for software engineers compare to H-1B?
For Canadian citizens, TN is significantly more practical. There's no annual cap, no lottery, and no multi-month wait. You can get approved at a port of entry the same day you travel. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, enters a lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate, and takes six months to become effective. Mexican citizens face a TN annual cap, but the consular process is still faster and more predictable than the H-1B lottery.
What documents does a software engineer need to present for TN status?
You need a signed offer letter that describes your duties in technical terms aligned to systems analysis or software design, proof of citizenship such as a Canadian or Mexican passport, and evidence of your qualifying credentials. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field is standard. If your degree is from outside North America, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization strengthens your application.
Where can I find Software Engineer jobs that specifically offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built for this search. It filters for employers who have confirmed they sponsor TN visa candidates, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't engage with the process. Most general job boards don't distinguish between H-1B sponsors and TN-ready employers, and that distinction matters when you're a Canadian or Mexican professional working under USMCA categories.
Can a software engineer on TN status switch employers without losing status?
Yes, but the transition requires care. TN status is tied to a specific employer, so you can't simply start a new job on your existing approval. Canadian citizens can get a new TN approved at a port of entry when they travel. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. In either case, your new employer must issue a compliant offer letter before you begin work, and you should not leave your current employer until the new TN is approved.