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Software Design Engineers are among the most frequently sponsored roles in the U.S. Employers routinely file H-1B visa, L-1, and O-1 petitions for qualified candidates, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for this title across hardware, embedded systems, and systems-level software work. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Software Design Engineer (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernization of consumer identity experiences and the implementation of cutting-edge identity solutions. The successful candidate will execute prewritten manual test scripts, report product anomalies, run automated test tools, and perform analysis of results. Working under the supervision of senior team members, this role involves basic computer configuration and application compatibility testing to ensure products meet specifications before production release. The position requires participation in bug bashes and exploratory testing, conducting build validation through comprehensive manual test suites. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise and consumer identity services while working with a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality products.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute prewritten manual test scripts and document findings accurately
- Identify, report, and track product anomalies and defects throughout the testing process
- Run automated test tools and perform detailed analysis of test results
- Participate in bug bashes to identify issues before production release
- Conduct exploratory testing to validate product functionality against specifications
- Perform build validation using comprehensive manual test suites
- Execute basic computer configuration and application compatibility testing
- Verify that projects are working according to specifications before release to production
- Collaborate with senior testers and team members to ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain testing documentation and communicate results to appropriate stakeholders
Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience with testing tools such as Fiddler
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience testing web applications in web browsers
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience testing on Android and iOS devices
- Bachelor's degree, technical training certification, Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience and training
- Proficiency with testing tools such as Fiddler
- Experience testing web applications across multiple web browsers
- Competency in testing on Android and iOS mobile devices
- Basic proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to learn new information quickly and adapt to changing requirements
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Effective communication skills for reporting findings
- Familiarity with product lifecycle processes
Additional Details:
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 3 months
- Pay Range*: $15 - $17.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Software Design Engineer (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernization of consumer identity experiences and the implementation of cutting-edge identity solutions. The successful candidate will execute prewritten manual test scripts, report product anomalies, run automated test tools, and perform analysis of results. Working under the supervision of senior team members, this role involves basic computer configuration and application compatibility testing to ensure products meet specifications before production release. The position requires participation in bug bashes and exploratory testing, conducting build validation through comprehensive manual test suites. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise and consumer identity services while working with a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality products.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute prewritten manual test scripts and document findings accurately
- Identify, report, and track product anomalies and defects throughout the testing process
- Run automated test tools and perform detailed analysis of test results
- Participate in bug bashes to identify issues before production release
- Conduct exploratory testing to validate product functionality against specifications
- Perform build validation using comprehensive manual test suites
- Execute basic computer configuration and application compatibility testing
- Verify that projects are working according to specifications before release to production
- Collaborate with senior testers and team members to ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain testing documentation and communicate results to appropriate stakeholders
Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience with testing tools such as Fiddler
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience testing web applications in web browsers
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience testing on Android and iOS devices
- Bachelor's degree, technical training certification, Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience and training
- Proficiency with testing tools such as Fiddler
- Experience testing web applications across multiple web browsers
- Competency in testing on Android and iOS mobile devices
- Basic proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to learn new information quickly and adapt to changing requirements
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Effective communication skills for reporting findings
- Familiarity with product lifecycle processes
Additional Details:
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 3 months
- Pay Range*: $15 - $17.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software Design Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science for Software Design Engineer roles. A degree in an unrelated field will require strong documentation showing the direct connection between your coursework and the position.
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Companies that have previously sponsored Software Design Engineers are far more likely to do it again. Check DOL LCA disclosure data to identify employers with approved filings for this specific title before applying, so you're not guessing at their willingness to sponsor.
Hardware-adjacent roles strengthen specialty occupation cases
Software Design Engineer positions involving firmware, FPGA, embedded systems, or ASIC design carry stronger specialty occupation arguments than general software roles. Employers should document the technical specificity of the position thoroughly in the H-1B support letter.
L-1B is a viable alternative if you're already employed
If you're working at a multinational company abroad in a Software Design Engineer role, the L-1B intracompany transfer lets you move to a U.S. office without entering the H-1B lottery. It requires one year of employment at the foreign entity within the past three years.
OPT STEM extension buys critical extra time
Software Design Engineer roles at E-Verify employers qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of post-graduation work authorization. That's two additional H-1B lottery attempts and significantly more runway to secure a long-term visa pathway.
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Find Software Design Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Software Design Engineer classified as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Software Design Engineer is well-established as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards. USCIS and DOL consistently recognize it as requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. Roles involving embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-software integration tend to have the strongest cases because the degree-to-job-duty connection is direct and well-documented across LCA filings.
Do I need a four-year degree to get sponsored as a Software Design Engineer?
A U.S.-equivalent four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field is the standard requirement. Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent. If you don't hold a relevant degree, USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of education, meaning 12 years of directly relevant experience could satisfy the requirement without a degree. An immigration attorney should evaluate your specific background before you apply.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor Software Design Engineers?
H-1B is the most common path and applies to most nationalities. Australians can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a much faster timeline. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN status in the engineer category. For senior engineers with published research, patents, or industry recognition, O-1A is another option. L-1B applies if you're already employed at a multinational and transferring to a U.S. office.
How do I find Software Design Engineer jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a visa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It filters Software Design Engineer roles by employers with active H-1B, E-3, and other visa sponsorship histories, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed a petition. Browsing Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually cross-referencing job postings against DOL disclosure data, and it's designed for international candidates in exactly your situation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer does layoffs or I want to change companies?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. The new employer must file the transfer petition during this window for you to maintain valid status. H-1B portability rules allow you to start working for the new employer as soon as the petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as the petition is non-frivolous and you've maintained lawful status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Software Design 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.
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