Quality Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's quality engineer job market spans aerospace manufacturers in the Charlotte metro, pharmaceutical and biotech firms in the Research Triangle, and electronics and semiconductor companies in the Triad region. Major employers like Honeywell, Lenovo, and Merck have sponsored quality engineering roles here, making the state a consistent source of visa sponsorship opportunities.
See All Quality Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 489+ Quality Engineer Jobs in North Carolina with Visa Sponsorship jobs


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?
See all 489+ Quality Engineer Jobs in North Carolina with Visa Sponsorship
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Quality Engineer Jobs in North Carolina with Visa Sponsorship.
Get Access To All Jobs
INTRODUCTION
Kforce has a client in Durham, NC that is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Agile team members to drive the team's commitments to quality
- Defining and implementing test strategies, scenarios, and steps for automated and functional testing
- Build automation test framework and tools
- Actively participate in the development process through designing, writing, and maintaining application features and automated tests including unit tests, functional tests and end-to-end regression tests
- Quality inspections of test and development and the corresponding audit artifacts within the team
- Drive and deliver quality control around CI/CD pipeline process and implementations
- Provide technical guidance/coaching to developers on quality tasks
- Participate in scrum activities such as stand ups, story grooming sessions, and sprint planning
- Collaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production health
- Working and collaborating with new technologies to tackle test challenges and process improvements
- Leading the quality process for product development
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an automated testing environment
- 4+ years of experience building strong automation for web-based applications
- 4+ years of experience working in an Agile environment
- 2+ years of development experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of QA methodology and the Software Development Lifecycle using Agile principles in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe Agile)
- Experience testing enterprise applications deployed to cloud environments such as AWS
- Experience in automated testing using Playwright, Cucumber, Serenity, Cypress or similar tools
- Experience with automated SOAP/REST API testing
- Experience with automated CI/CD pipeline execution and build tools including Jenkins/Jenkins Core, Artifactory, Soteri/Credential
- Knowledge in development technologies and test automation frameworks (Java/J2EE, Cucumber, Selenium, Serenity, JavaScript/Angular, Spring, Web Services)
- Knowledge in creating mock services to use microservice
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation, confidence, integrity, and able to handle multiple responsibilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are adaptable to change
- Passionate about Test Driven Development, developing robust software, writing testable and maintainable code
COMPENSATION
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

INTRODUCTION
Kforce has a client in Durham, NC that is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Agile team members to drive the team's commitments to quality
- Defining and implementing test strategies, scenarios, and steps for automated and functional testing
- Build automation test framework and tools
- Actively participate in the development process through designing, writing, and maintaining application features and automated tests including unit tests, functional tests and end-to-end regression tests
- Quality inspections of test and development and the corresponding audit artifacts within the team
- Drive and deliver quality control around CI/CD pipeline process and implementations
- Provide technical guidance/coaching to developers on quality tasks
- Participate in scrum activities such as stand ups, story grooming sessions, and sprint planning
- Collaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production health
- Working and collaborating with new technologies to tackle test challenges and process improvements
- Leading the quality process for product development
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an automated testing environment
- 4+ years of experience building strong automation for web-based applications
- 4+ years of experience working in an Agile environment
- 2+ years of development experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of QA methodology and the Software Development Lifecycle using Agile principles in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe Agile)
- Experience testing enterprise applications deployed to cloud environments such as AWS
- Experience in automated testing using Playwright, Cucumber, Serenity, Cypress or similar tools
- Experience with automated SOAP/REST API testing
- Experience with automated CI/CD pipeline execution and build tools including Jenkins/Jenkins Core, Artifactory, Soteri/Credential
- Knowledge in development technologies and test automation frameworks (Java/J2EE, Cucumber, Selenium, Serenity, JavaScript/Angular, Spring, Web Services)
- Knowledge in creating mock services to use microservice
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation, confidence, integrity, and able to handle multiple responsibilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are adaptable to change
- Passionate about Test Driven Development, developing robust software, writing testable and maintainable code
COMPENSATION
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Quality Engineer Job Roles in North Carolina
See all 489+ Quality Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Quality Engineer Jobs in North CarolinaQuality Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for quality engineers in North Carolina?
Several large employers in North Carolina have a track record of sponsoring quality engineers through H-1B and other work visas. These include Honeywell and Danaher in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Merck, Biogen, and Pfizer in the Research Triangle's pharmaceutical corridor, and Lenovo's North American headquarters in Morrisville. Smaller contract manufacturers and medical device firms in the Charlotte and Triad areas also periodically sponsor quality engineering roles.
Which visa types are most common for quality engineer roles in North Carolina?
The H-1B visa is the most common sponsorship path for quality engineers in North Carolina, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field, satisfying the specialty occupation requirement. Some candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify under the TN visa category, which includes engineers. Employers occasionally use the O-1 visa for candidates with documented exceptional achievements, though this is far less common in quality engineering.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most quality engineer sponsorship jobs?
The Research Triangle area, covering Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, generates the highest concentration of quality engineer sponsorship jobs in North Carolina, driven by pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology employers. Charlotte is the second-largest hub, with aerospace, automotive supply chain, and manufacturing companies sponsoring quality roles. Greensboro and the broader Triad region also have consistent demand, particularly from aerospace suppliers and electronics manufacturers operating in that corridor.
How to find quality engineer visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters quality engineer jobs in North Carolina by visa sponsorship availability, saving you the effort of screening out non-sponsoring employers. The platform surfaces roles from aerospace, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing companies across the Research Triangle, Charlotte, and the Triad that have active sponsorship histories. Searching by state and role on Migrate Mate gives you a focused list without sifting through positions that don't support work visa candidates.
What should international quality engineers know before applying to North Carolina employers?
North Carolina's quality engineering roles are concentrated in regulated industries, including pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and medical devices, where ISO, FDA, or AS9100 experience is often a baseline requirement. Employers in these sectors are generally familiar with H-1B sponsorship processes due to consistent international hiring. The Research Triangle's proximity to NC State, Duke, and UNC also means many companies have established pipelines for international graduates, which can make sponsorship conversations more straightforward at those organizations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored quality engineer jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
See which quality engineer employers are hiring and sponsoring visas in North Carolina right now.
Search Quality Engineer Jobs in North Carolina