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Software Quality Assurance engineers are strong H-1B visa sponsorship candidates because the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a computer science or related degree. Employers across tech, finance, and healthcare regularly sponsor QA engineers for both H-1B and green card petitions. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Now Brewing – Application Developers (senior)! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Application Developer sr, you’ll deliver and support technology solutions that establish key business capabilities and platform features—enabling strategic initiatives and operational improvements. You’ll collaborate across IT and the business to shape solution design, build secure and scalable software, and improve platform health through strong engineering practices and operational excellence.
As an Application Developer sr, you will…
- Lead end-to-end delivery – drive requirements/backlog refinement, technical design and development, and deployment planning/execution (including transition to operations) across Agile and/or waterfall delivery.
- Build high-quality, production-ready solutions – leverage established design patterns and coding standards; automate test coverage and support continuous build/integration practices to reduce defects and production issues.
- Strengthen platform reliability – participate in on-call support, troubleshoot and remediate incidents, lead root-cause analysis, report operational KPIs, and improve patterns/standards/shared libraries to reduce technical debt.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4–10 years of professional industry experience with software development
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years leading teams of four or more software developers (or equivalent technical leadership scope)
- Advanced experience with relevant platforms/applications, including established APIs and key system components (e.g., workflows, process flows, data models, batch jobs, UI components, configuration)
- Strong experience with integration and data transport patterns (synchronous/asynchronous, bulk data, tightly/loosely coupled)
- Experience building on or extending commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications to deliver differentiated business capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to mentor other developers and influence cross-functional partners through complex, ambiguous decisions
BENEFITS
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com*.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
INTRODUCTION
Now Brewing – Application Developers (senior)! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Application Developer sr, you’ll deliver and support technology solutions that establish key business capabilities and platform features—enabling strategic initiatives and operational improvements. You’ll collaborate across IT and the business to shape solution design, build secure and scalable software, and improve platform health through strong engineering practices and operational excellence.
As an Application Developer sr, you will…
- Lead end-to-end delivery – drive requirements/backlog refinement, technical design and development, and deployment planning/execution (including transition to operations) across Agile and/or waterfall delivery.
- Build high-quality, production-ready solutions – leverage established design patterns and coding standards; automate test coverage and support continuous build/integration practices to reduce defects and production issues.
- Strengthen platform reliability – participate in on-call support, troubleshoot and remediate incidents, lead root-cause analysis, report operational KPIs, and improve patterns/standards/shared libraries to reduce technical debt.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4–10 years of professional industry experience with software development
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years leading teams of four or more software developers (or equivalent technical leadership scope)
- Advanced experience with relevant platforms/applications, including established APIs and key system components (e.g., workflows, process flows, data models, batch jobs, UI components, configuration)
- Strong experience with integration and data transport patterns (synchronous/asynchronous, bulk data, tightly/loosely coupled)
- Experience building on or extending commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications to deliver differentiated business capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to mentor other developers and influence cross-functional partners through complex, ambiguous decisions
BENEFITS
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com*.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
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Emphasize your degree field in applications
QA roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific technical degree. Highlight your computer science, software engineering, or information systems background explicitly, this directly strengthens the H-1B specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will need to make.
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored QA engineers before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns. Look for employers with documented LCA filings for Software Quality Assurance or similar titles in DOL disclosure data.
Distinguish manual from automated testing experience
Roles focused on automation, Selenium, Cypress, Python-based frameworks, are more defensible as specialty occupations than purely manual QA. Emphasizing engineering-level skills makes the degree requirement argument cleaner and reduces RFE risk for your employer.
Address sponsorship early, not after the offer
Bringing up visa needs after an offer is made can create friction. Mentioning your authorization status in your cover letter or early screening call signals professionalism and filters out employers who won't sponsor before you invest time in their process.
Understand the LCA wage tier for your location
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your H-1B petition, certifying your offered wage meets prevailing levels. Understanding which wage tier your role falls under helps you evaluate offers and avoid situations where an employer's budget may not support sponsorship.
Consider PERM-friendly employers for green card planning
If long-term U.S. residence is the goal, prioritize employers willing to start PERM labor certification within your first two years on H-1B. QA engineers from high-backlog countries like India benefit most from starting the green card process as early as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Quality Assurance role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, computer science, software engineering, or information systems typically satisfy this. Roles that mix QA with software development or test automation engineering are the strongest candidates. Purely manual QA roles with no engineering component carry more RFE risk, so framing the position accurately in the LCA and I-129 petition is important.
What visa types are commonly used to sponsor Software QA engineers?
H-1B is the most common pathway for QA engineers from countries without treaty-based visas. Australian citizens can use the E-3, which has no lottery and faster processing. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under TN status if the role maps to a covered occupation. L-1B is an option for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge of proprietary systems or testing frameworks. O-1A is possible for engineers with demonstrated exceptional ability, though rare for QA roles.
How can I find Software Quality Assurance jobs that offer H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters QA roles by employers with active sponsorship histories. Applying through a platform designed for visa-seeking candidates means you're not competing against applicants who don't need sponsorship, and you can identify companies that have filed LCAs for QA titles before, a strong proxy for sponsorship willingness.
Does my degree field matter for QA sponsorship, or just having any bachelor's degree?
The field matters significantly. USCIS looks at whether the degree is in a field directly related to the job duties, not just whether a degree exists. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to a QA engineering role. A degree in an unrelated field, business administration, for example, could trigger an RFE requiring the employer to demonstrate why the specific degree is necessary for that particular QA position.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a QA role?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the last day of employment, during which you can change employers, change status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. If you're in H-1B portability, meaning your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, you may have additional flexibility when moving to a new QA position.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Software Quality Assurance 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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