Medical Devices STEM OPT Jobs in Washington
Washington is a strong market for medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship, with companies like Philips, Stryker, and Becton Dickinson operating across Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue. Biomedical engineering, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance roles are common entry points for STEM OPT candidates entering Washington's medical technology sector.
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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
STEM OPT Medical Devices Job Roles in Washington
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in WashingtonMedical Devices STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Washington?
Washington-based medical devices employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity include Philips (Redmond), Stryker, Becton Dickinson, and several contract manufacturers and med-tech startups concentrated in the Seattle metro area. Sponsorship patterns vary by company size, role type, and annual headcount needs, so verifying each employer's actual OPT authorization history before applying is worth the extra step.
Which cities in Washington have the most medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and the broader Eastside corridor, including Redmond, Bellevue, and Kirkland, account for the largest share of medical devices STEM OPT positions in Washington. Bothell is also notable, hosting a cluster of medical technology manufacturers along the Highway 522 corridor. Spokane has a smaller but growing med-tech presence tied to regional hospital systems and device distributors.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include biomedical engineering, quality engineering, regulatory affairs, software development for embedded medical systems, manufacturing process engineering, and research and development. These positions generally require a STEM-designated degree and involve work directly tied to that field of study. Roles in sales, marketing, or general administration at medical devices firms typically do not qualify for STEM OPT authorization.
How do I find medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters medical devices jobs in Washington specifically for F-1 STEM OPT eligibility, surfacing employers with verified sponsorship history so you can focus on applications with a realistic path. You can search by city, role type, and company size. Beyond Migrate Mate, cross-referencing OFLC Wage Search data by employer and occupation code helps confirm which Washington companies have active sponsorship activity in medical devices.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in medical devices?
Washington state requires medical devices employers to comply with E-Verify as a condition of STEM OPT authorization, which is a federal requirement but particularly relevant given the state's large number of federal contractors in the defense and aerospace-adjacent med-tech sector. Additionally, roles involving Class II or Class III medical devices may require FDA-regulated documentation experience, which can affect how employers frame degree-to-job alignment in USCIS reporting.