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At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.
This role will be reported to the Manager of Software QA of Digital Strategy. The QA Software Engineer will work primarily cross-functionally with development, design, and content teams to maintain and improve quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans and test cases for web, mobile, and e-commerce applications.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing across digital properties.
- Perform database validation using SQL queries.
- Perform API testing using tools like SOAP and Postman.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to identify and resolve defects.
- Utilize enterprise QA practices and tools to ensure consistent quality standards.
- Track and manage defects using Azure DevOps.
- Participate in Agile sprint ceremonies.
Qualifications
Hands-on experience in software quality assurance for web and mobile applications.
Familiarity with product management tools like Azure DevOps.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred, but equivalent experience highly valued.
Nice to have:
- Experience in cable/broadband industry.
- Experience in SQL Queries.
- Familiarity with APIs and tools like Postman.
- Knowledge of mobile application testing and e-commerce optimization.
- Knowledge in W3C WCAG Guidelines.
Core Competencies
- Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
- Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
- Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
- Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children).
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days).
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation).
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection.
Additional Perks
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year).
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment.
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area.
- Up to $75/mo. Stipend.
- Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValuNet Fiber Only).
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
Job Description:
At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.
This role will be reported to the Manager of Software QA of Digital Strategy. The QA Software Engineer will work primarily cross-functionally with development, design, and content teams to maintain and improve quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans and test cases for web, mobile, and e-commerce applications.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing across digital properties.
- Perform database validation using SQL queries.
- Perform API testing using tools like SOAP and Postman.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to identify and resolve defects.
- Utilize enterprise QA practices and tools to ensure consistent quality standards.
- Track and manage defects using Azure DevOps.
- Participate in Agile sprint ceremonies.
Qualifications
Hands-on experience in software quality assurance for web and mobile applications.
Familiarity with product management tools like Azure DevOps.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred, but equivalent experience highly valued.
Nice to have:
- Experience in cable/broadband industry.
- Experience in SQL Queries.
- Familiarity with APIs and tools like Postman.
- Knowledge of mobile application testing and e-commerce optimization.
- Knowledge in W3C WCAG Guidelines.
Core Competencies
- Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
- Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
- Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
- Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children).
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days).
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation).
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection.
Additional Perks
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year).
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment.
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area.
- Up to $75/mo. Stipend.
- Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValuNet Fiber Only).
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software QA Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored QA Engineers before are far more likely to do it again. Focus your search on companies with consistent USCIS filing records rather than those with no prior sponsorship track record in engineering roles.
Clarify your automation skills upfront
Employers sponsoring QA roles overwhelmingly prefer candidates with automation experience in tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. Listing these prominently signals a specialty occupation, which strengthens the H-1B petition and reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship costs.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the QA position. Computer science, software engineering, or information systems degrees align cleanly. A general business degree without technical coursework can complicate specialty occupation approval with some employers.
Ask about sponsorship timeline before your final interview
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once a year in April. If you're on OPT, confirm whether the employer can file in time. Companies experienced with visa sponsorship will know exactly where you fit in their annual hiring and filing cycle.
Mid-size tech companies often move faster than large enterprises
Smaller employers with dedicated engineering teams frequently make sponsorship decisions in weeks, not months. Their internal legal processes are leaner, and a strong QA candidate with automation skills can tip the sponsorship conversation quickly in your favor.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Software QA Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. QA Engineer positions that involve software development lifecycle knowledge, test automation, or systems architecture analysis consistently meet this standard. Roles framed as general manual testers with no degree requirement can face more scrutiny, so the job description language matters.
Which visa types can Software QA Engineers use to work in the U.S.?
The H-1B visa is the most common path and requires employer sponsorship plus lottery selection. Canadian and Mexican citizens can use the TN visa under the USMCA if the role qualifies under computer systems analyst or engineer categories. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa. Candidates with exceptional achievement in QA, such as conference speaking or published research, may explore the O-1A.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a QA Engineer?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field. Some accept equivalent combinations of education and experience under USCIS's three-for-one rule, where three years of relevant work experience substitutes for one year of a bachelor's degree. The degree field must logically connect to quality assurance or software development, not just be a general technical degree.
How do I find Software QA Engineer jobs where the employer is actually open to sponsoring?
Many job postings mention visa sponsorship inconsistently or leave it out entirely. Migrate Mate filters Software QA Engineer roles by employers with documented sponsorship history, so you're not spending time applying to companies that won't sponsor. Searching there narrows your list to realistic opportunities based on your visa situation before you invest time in applications.
Are approval rates for QA Engineer H-1B petitions affected by the job level or company size?
Approval rates are generally strong for QA Engineer roles at companies that document the specialty occupation clearly. Entry-level postings that don't emphasize degree requirements or technical complexity face higher RFE rates. Large employers with established immigration counsel tend to have cleaner petition records, but mid-size companies with experienced HR teams often achieve the same results. Premium processing can reduce decision wait time to 15 business days.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Software QA 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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