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Senior Test Development Engineer roles are among the more straightforward H-1B visa specialty occupation cases, the degree requirement in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field is well-established, and employers in semiconductor, aerospace, and defense routinely sponsor. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Core OS Charging & Inductive Power organization is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven, and passionate software development engineer to join the quality engineering team. As a critical member of the team, you will be working daily with software developers on peak power management technologies, dynamic power budgeting, transient current mitigation, battery state-of-health/impedance interactions, and brownout protection across multiple platforms. Your responsibilities will span across all phases of the software delivery process of Apple’s products, from early silicon design to product launch and beyond. Through ownership of the overall software quality of these technology areas, you’ll be required to become very familiar with the underlying SW/FW and its algorithms, control loops, dynamic power clamping mechanisms, and hardware/kernel interfaces. You will take on responsibilities of working with many cross-functional teams to solve large scale complex problems, fully automated test plan development and execution, building internal frameworks and tools, SW unit testing with mocks/stubs, multiple forms of process automation, systems engineering, and influencing design decisions in production SW/FW with a focus on quality in a technology area that users around the world rely upon.
DESCRIPTION
Create well-formulated, scalable software solutions and test tooling for Peak Power Manager, transient mitigation, battery health management, and dynamic power-budgeting technologies across many platforms.
Devise and execute an end-to-end testing strategy for peak power algorithms across diverse battery operating states.
Quickly gain a deep understanding of the design, requirements, and architecture of low-level energy technologies, kernel drivers, PMIC/fuel gauge telemetry, battery aging models, and closed-loop controls governing peak power and battery longevity.
Influence the inclusion of testability into software and firmware designs, driving requirements for battery cell impedance emulation, cycle-count/aging mocks, telemetry hooks, and fault-injection capabilities.
Develop and automate unit, functional, integration, and system-level tests.
Validate the interplay between battery chemistry dynamics and power clamping, ensuring brownout prevention without premature throttling or unneeded performance degradation as cells age.
Collaborate cross-functionally with peer development, test, battery engineering, cell chemistry, silicon validation, and performance teams across Apple to resolve complex power and battery degradation anomalies.
Assess and represent end-user impact of transient power issues, aging-related throttling, and unexpected resets, directly shaping key product decisions and release readiness.
Explore novel approaches to create automated test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, battery cycler/emulator integrations, and CI infrastructure to streamline energy tech qualification practices.
Responsibilities
- Develops test frameworks, tools, and automation.
- Triage, debug, and maintain existing test suites and automation.
- Works collaboratively with developers and other quality engineers to achieve objectives and solve complex problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4 to 5 years experience in software development
- Excellent understanding in writing, reading and debugging C, C++
- Excellent understanding of developing class-based python tests and python frameworks
- Excellent understanding of embedded architecture
- Experience in testing and automation of embedded systems and firmware
- Excellent understanding of computer architecture and operating systems concepts
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, debugging and troubleshooting skills for large, complex problems
- Excellent collaborative and communication skills in large cross-functional team environments
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with bug triage
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with wired adapter, battery management systems, or power are a plus
- Experience with data analytics, big data is a plus
- Experience with control systems is a plus
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
The Core OS Charging & Inductive Power organization is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven, and passionate software development engineer to join the quality engineering team. As a critical member of the team, you will be working daily with software developers on peak power management technologies, dynamic power budgeting, transient current mitigation, battery state-of-health/impedance interactions, and brownout protection across multiple platforms. Your responsibilities will span across all phases of the software delivery process of Apple’s products, from early silicon design to product launch and beyond. Through ownership of the overall software quality of these technology areas, you’ll be required to become very familiar with the underlying SW/FW and its algorithms, control loops, dynamic power clamping mechanisms, and hardware/kernel interfaces. You will take on responsibilities of working with many cross-functional teams to solve large scale complex problems, fully automated test plan development and execution, building internal frameworks and tools, SW unit testing with mocks/stubs, multiple forms of process automation, systems engineering, and influencing design decisions in production SW/FW with a focus on quality in a technology area that users around the world rely upon.
DESCRIPTION
Create well-formulated, scalable software solutions and test tooling for Peak Power Manager, transient mitigation, battery health management, and dynamic power-budgeting technologies across many platforms.
Devise and execute an end-to-end testing strategy for peak power algorithms across diverse battery operating states.
Quickly gain a deep understanding of the design, requirements, and architecture of low-level energy technologies, kernel drivers, PMIC/fuel gauge telemetry, battery aging models, and closed-loop controls governing peak power and battery longevity.
Influence the inclusion of testability into software and firmware designs, driving requirements for battery cell impedance emulation, cycle-count/aging mocks, telemetry hooks, and fault-injection capabilities.
Develop and automate unit, functional, integration, and system-level tests.
Validate the interplay between battery chemistry dynamics and power clamping, ensuring brownout prevention without premature throttling or unneeded performance degradation as cells age.
Collaborate cross-functionally with peer development, test, battery engineering, cell chemistry, silicon validation, and performance teams across Apple to resolve complex power and battery degradation anomalies.
Assess and represent end-user impact of transient power issues, aging-related throttling, and unexpected resets, directly shaping key product decisions and release readiness.
Explore novel approaches to create automated test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, battery cycler/emulator integrations, and CI infrastructure to streamline energy tech qualification practices.
Responsibilities
- Develops test frameworks, tools, and automation.
- Triage, debug, and maintain existing test suites and automation.
- Works collaboratively with developers and other quality engineers to achieve objectives and solve complex problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4 to 5 years experience in software development
- Excellent understanding in writing, reading and debugging C, C++
- Excellent understanding of developing class-based python tests and python frameworks
- Excellent understanding of embedded architecture
- Experience in testing and automation of embedded systems and firmware
- Excellent understanding of computer architecture and operating systems concepts
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, debugging and troubleshooting skills for large, complex problems
- Excellent collaborative and communication skills in large cross-functional team environments
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with bug triage
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with wired adapter, battery management systems, or power are a plus
- Experience with data analytics, big data is a plus
- Experience with control systems is a plus
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Test Development Engineer
Target industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and automotive companies sponsor Senior Test Development Engineers regularly. These industries file LCAs in volume, which means their HR and legal teams already know the H-1B process and won't treat your visa as a special project.
Lead with your hardware and software stack
Employers evaluating sponsorship risk want to see specialized skills that justify the investment. Highlight specific platforms like LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or ATE systems upfront, this signals you're a narrow specialist, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
Understand the LCA before your offer stage
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS. It certifies the role's prevailing wage and working conditions. Knowing this process helps you ask informed questions during negotiations and signals you're not a sponsorship novice.
Use your OPT period to build a targeted employer list
If you're on F-1 OPT, use that window to identify companies that have previously sponsored Test Development Engineers via public LCA disclosure data. Applying to known sponsors dramatically improves your odds before the H-1B cap deadline approaches.
Frame your degree field precisely on your resume
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Test Development Engineering. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and systems engineering are the strongest matches. If your degree is adjacent, a credentials evaluation letter can help close the gap.
Don't overlook cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Test development roles exist in these settings, and a cap-exempt petition can be filed at any time of year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Test Development Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, consistently. USCIS treats Test Development Engineer roles as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a directly related field. Generic engineering degrees without field alignment can complicate the case, so your resume and the employer's job description both need to reflect specific technical requirements, not just broad engineering knowledge.
Which visa types are realistic for Senior Test Development Engineers beyond H-1B?
The O-1A is an option if you have published research, patents, or significant industry recognition, some senior engineers in specialized ATE or semiconductor testing fields qualify. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a far shorter processing timeline. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN visa status under the engineer category. Each path has different employer filing requirements and timelines worth understanding before you apply.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Test Development Engineers?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, it aggregates visa-sponsoring employers and filters by role type, so you're not manually sorting through job postings that never mention sponsorship. Outside of that, public LCA disclosure data from the Department of Labor shows which companies have filed for Test Development Engineer roles in the past, giving you a concrete list of proven sponsors to target directly.
Does my degree field matter, or is any engineering degree sufficient for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
Field alignment matters more than most applicants expect. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree and the specific duties of the role. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and systems engineering are the strongest fits for Test Development Engineering. A general mechanical engineering degree may require additional documentation, a credential evaluation or a supporting letter from the employer explaining the connection between the coursework and the job's technical demands.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for this type of role, and what can slow it down?
Standard H-1B visa processing for a new cap-subject petition runs three to five months after USCIS receives the petition, which itself can't be filed until April 1 for an October 1 start date. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. What slows things down: a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation, delays in the employer getting the LCA certified, or administrative processing at the consulate if you're applying from abroad. Roles with vague or overly broad job descriptions draw more RFEs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Test Development Engineer 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.