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We are looking for a quality-focused owner, excited to work from device to UI, partnering with critical Apple Partners delivering features, apps, and the operating systems themselves. You’ll get to work at all levels, driving quality personally, writing code, building test plans, while also working across the whole organization, building a culture of quality, setting high standards, and setting best practices for an org of engineers.
Description
The job will be as the Quality Focused Engineering Owner for an online experimentation platform. We support partners across the company to test changes at all levels of the customer experience. You will be responsible for quality across the platform, working with engineers, partner teams, and leaders to deliver critical projects. You will own the quality roadmap and direction for the organization as a whole. Your work will be varied, ranging from hands-on execution to setting our systematic approach to quality and building the test automation. You will work with our critical partners, enabling experimentation on the most critical features at Apple.
Responsibilities
- Implement processes and frameworks for the continuous quality improvement of platform, fostering excellence and reliability.
- Work closely with feature owners, data scientists, server and device engineers, leaders, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful evaluation solutions.
- Ensure backend services are scalable, efficient, and secure, handling large volumes of data with ease.
- Ensure device code is secure, robust, efficient, with a focus on quality.
- Continuously seek ways to enhance evaluation systems, adopting best practices and integrating the latest advancements in technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Assurance
- Demonstrated excellence in hands-on, creative manual testing
- Experience building test automation, CI/CD, and a culture of quality
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
- Experience driving crisp communication across a team and organization
- Cross-functional leadership, working with engineers, leaders, and project managers.
- BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Objective-C, Swift, and other Apple technologies.
- Experience working with device daemons and memory-constrained development.
- Experience working full stack, from frontend to server and database.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

We are looking for a quality-focused owner, excited to work from device to UI, partnering with critical Apple Partners delivering features, apps, and the operating systems themselves. You’ll get to work at all levels, driving quality personally, writing code, building test plans, while also working across the whole organization, building a culture of quality, setting high standards, and setting best practices for an org of engineers.
Description
The job will be as the Quality Focused Engineering Owner for an online experimentation platform. We support partners across the company to test changes at all levels of the customer experience. You will be responsible for quality across the platform, working with engineers, partner teams, and leaders to deliver critical projects. You will own the quality roadmap and direction for the organization as a whole. Your work will be varied, ranging from hands-on execution to setting our systematic approach to quality and building the test automation. You will work with our critical partners, enabling experimentation on the most critical features at Apple.
Responsibilities
- Implement processes and frameworks for the continuous quality improvement of platform, fostering excellence and reliability.
- Work closely with feature owners, data scientists, server and device engineers, leaders, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful evaluation solutions.
- Ensure backend services are scalable, efficient, and secure, handling large volumes of data with ease.
- Ensure device code is secure, robust, efficient, with a focus on quality.
- Continuously seek ways to enhance evaluation systems, adopting best practices and integrating the latest advancements in technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Assurance
- Demonstrated excellence in hands-on, creative manual testing
- Experience building test automation, CI/CD, and a culture of quality
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
- Experience driving crisp communication across a team and organization
- Cross-functional leadership, working with engineers, leaders, and project managers.
- BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Objective-C, Swift, and other Apple technologies.
- Experience working with device daemons and memory-constrained development.
- Experience working full stack, from frontend to server and database.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Target product companies over staffing firms
Product-based tech companies sponsor H-1B visas far more reliably than staffing agencies. They have established immigration programs, retained counsel, and budget allocated for petitions. Focus your search on companies with dedicated engineering organizations.
Emphasize test automation expertise in your resume
Employers justify H-1B specialty occupation status more easily when your resume reflects systems-level skills: building frameworks, CI/CD integration, and performance testing. Generic QA language weakens the petition. Lead with technical engineering contributions.
Clarify your visa timeline early in conversations
Mentioning your visa status before the offer stage lets employers assess sponsorship feasibility without surprises. If you hold OPT or STEM OPT, specify the remaining duration clearly so hiring managers can align timelines with their H-1B filing calendar.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you need cap-subject sponsorship, start your job search at least six months early. Cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits can file year-round with faster processing.
Ask specifically about prior SDET sponsorship history
Some employers treat Software Engineer in Test roles differently from software engineering when assessing sponsorship willingness. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for this specific title before, not just for engineering roles broadly.
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Does a Senior Software Engineer in Test role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. SDET roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for this title when the job description reflects engineering-level complexity, such as framework design, automation architecture, and systems integration, rather than manual testing alone.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor an H-1B for this role?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical field. A degree in an unrelated discipline weakens the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is in a adjacent field like electrical engineering or mathematics, strong coursework or a master's in CS can compensate. Three years of relevant work experience can substitute for one year of formal education if you lack a full four-year degree.
How do H-1B approval rates look for SDET roles specifically?
USCIS approves the majority of H-1B petitions for software engineering titles, including SDET and Quality Engineer variants, when the job description clearly establishes degree requirements and technical complexity. Denials most often occur when petition language emphasizes manual or functional testing without demonstrating engineering-level skill requirements. A well-drafted job description and strong supporting documentation from the employer significantly improves outcomes.
Can I work as a Senior SDET on OPT while waiting for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If you have F-1 status with active OPT or STEM OPT, you can work legally while your employer files an H-1B petition. STEM OPT provides up to 24 additional months of work authorization, giving you roughly three years total on F-1 post-graduation. That window covers two full H-1B lottery cycles. Confirm your STEM OPT employer reporting requirements are met to avoid gaps in authorization.
Where can I find Senior Software Engineer in Test jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Senior SDET and quality engineering roles specifically from employers with H-1B sponsorship history. Rather than filtering through thousands of generic job postings, Migrate Mate focuses on opportunities where international candidates are genuinely welcome, saving significant time for people navigating OPT deadlines or H-1B lottery timelines.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Software Engineer In Test jobs?
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.
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