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Washington state is one of the strongest markets in the country for software QA engineer visa sponsorship, driven by the concentration of technology employers around Seattle and the Eastside corridor. Microsoft, Amazon, and a dense network of mid-size software companies regularly sponsor QA engineers on H-1B visa and other work visas across Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle.
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Interested in working with Fire Tablets? The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. Tablet Launcher Team at Amazon, a family full of fun and with agile development methodology. You will be working on high-tech and high-value projects with challenges for you to explore. You will work with PMs/TPMs/Devs to test our product from designing phase and you are the strong voice to influence our real customers! Invent and simplify our process, build automation testing to get manual work done in seconds. If you are seeking for a team embracing diversity, innovation, inclusion, it's here!
Key job responsibilities
The Tablet Product Software team is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer to test core system applications used to build the Fire tablet experience.
QAEs at Amazon are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and solid understanding of computer science principles. Unlike other QA jobs we need you to be innovative, have an entrepreneur's approach and use creative solutions complete the work you do on a daily basis. This responsibility is much more than defining tests for existing functionalities. You will be expected to invent and simplify the testing methodology of a system application. In this role you will work with the engineering team to drive testing on a system application at all the levels of code, that you determine are important for quality of the product. You will also work with other QA Engineers and QA Managers to identify and create tools that our group and Amazon in general need for advancing our testing efforts.
A day in the life
You will work with Product Managers, TPMs, SDEs, SDETs, and other QAEs to understand features, design and the technical implementation. You will create test plans and strategies, execute tests and lead test efforts for features and releases ensuring quality and reliability of our products. You will contribute to the testing automation and stabilize the automation code. Trouble shooting and debugging the internal as well as customer bugs is another important responsibility as a QAE. We work in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. Come help us build world class software for our customers!
About the team
Fire Tablet Launcher is the home application in Fire Tablet system, it’s the face of the tablets which customers use to engage with the apps and contents they own. The UI has a home page with apps grid displaying installed apps on the device, and it also has content pages on the device. The team is owning the overall quality and reliability of the products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Experience in automation testing
- Experience as QA lead on medium to large sized projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
- Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 113,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Interested in working with Fire Tablets? The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. Tablet Launcher Team at Amazon, a family full of fun and with agile development methodology. You will be working on high-tech and high-value projects with challenges for you to explore. You will work with PMs/TPMs/Devs to test our product from designing phase and you are the strong voice to influence our real customers! Invent and simplify our process, build automation testing to get manual work done in seconds. If you are seeking for a team embracing diversity, innovation, inclusion, it's here!
Key job responsibilities
The Tablet Product Software team is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer to test core system applications used to build the Fire tablet experience.
QAEs at Amazon are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and solid understanding of computer science principles. Unlike other QA jobs we need you to be innovative, have an entrepreneur's approach and use creative solutions complete the work you do on a daily basis. This responsibility is much more than defining tests for existing functionalities. You will be expected to invent and simplify the testing methodology of a system application. In this role you will work with the engineering team to drive testing on a system application at all the levels of code, that you determine are important for quality of the product. You will also work with other QA Engineers and QA Managers to identify and create tools that our group and Amazon in general need for advancing our testing efforts.
A day in the life
You will work with Product Managers, TPMs, SDEs, SDETs, and other QAEs to understand features, design and the technical implementation. You will create test plans and strategies, execute tests and lead test efforts for features and releases ensuring quality and reliability of our products. You will contribute to the testing automation and stabilize the automation code. Trouble shooting and debugging the internal as well as customer bugs is another important responsibility as a QAE. We work in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. Come help us build world class software for our customers!
About the team
Fire Tablet Launcher is the home application in Fire Tablet system, it’s the face of the tablets which customers use to engage with the apps and contents they own. The UI has a home page with apps grid displaying installed apps on the device, and it also has content pages on the device. The team is owning the overall quality and reliability of the products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Experience in automation testing
- Experience as QA lead on medium to large sized projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
- Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 113,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Which companies sponsor visas for software QA engineers in Washington?
Microsoft, Amazon, and Expedia are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for software QA engineers in Washington, based on Department of Labor disclosure data. Beyond those large employers, companies like Zillow, Tableau, and F5 Networks have also filed LCAs for QA-related roles in the Seattle metro. Mid-size SaaS companies in Bellevue and Redmond frequently sponsor as well, particularly for senior or specialized test automation roles.
Which visa types are most common for software QA engineer roles in Washington?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for software QA engineers in Washington. The role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because it typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Some employers also sponsor L-1B visas for internal transfers with specialized knowledge. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa, which follows a similar process to the H-1B but without the lottery.
Which cities in Washington have the most software QA engineer sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and the Eastside cities of Redmond and Bellevue account for the majority of software QA engineer sponsorship jobs in Washington. Redmond is home to Microsoft's main campus, which drives significant QA hiring. Seattle holds Amazon's headquarters along with a dense cluster of mid-size tech employers. Kirkland and Bothell have smaller but active tech hiring communities, particularly for companies with campus overflow offices.
How to find software qa engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by role and state to see software QA engineer positions in Washington where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to sorting through general job postings where sponsorship availability is unclear. Migrate Mate's listings are filtered for international candidates, so every role shown is relevant to your situation as a visa-sponsored job seeker.
Are there any Washington-specific factors that affect QA engineer visa sponsorship?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage calculations used in the H-1B Labor Condition Application process. The Seattle metropolitan area falls under its own DOL wage zone, which typically reflects higher prevailing wages than rural Washington. The University of Washington produces a steady pipeline of international graduates in computer science, many of whom pursue OPT employment with Washington tech employers before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software qa engineer jobs in Washington?
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.