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Staff System Test Automation Engineer, AI
Sonatus INC · 🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Sonatus INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Senior System Test Automation Engineer” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $134k–$166k, median $166k. Most were filed at wage level II (43%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Sonatus, we’re driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can’t keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That’s why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 9 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250+ employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we’re solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what’s possible as we shape the future of mobility. The Opportunity: Sonatus is looking for an experienced Staff System Test Engineer with deep expertise in AI testing to lead quality efforts across AI-driven embedded and cloud-connected systems. This role centers on validating AI model testing, deployment, monitoring, and test automation within innovative automotive and cloud environments. This is a hybrid role where you must come into our Sunnyvale HQ office 3 days a week. You will be reporting to our Senior Manager, Engineering (QA Automation - Vehicle). Role and Responsibility: • Collaborate with diverse teams to define testing strategies for challenging and innovative projects. • Develop and execute detailed test plans using both automated and manual testing. • Triage integration issues, replicate problems, and assist in identifying root causes and solutions. • Escalate potential issues (Software, Hardware, Resources) to the Project Manager/Executive team. • Track testing activities, ensuring clear alignment across key stakeholders • Identify areas for improvement in test coverage and methodology, providing valuable suggestions. • Act as the gatekeeper for each release, representing the voice of customers and providing constructive feedback. • Work with the development team to orchestrate AI model deployment, testing, and scoring. Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree (MS preferred) in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other related fields is required. • Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software in data centers, networking, security, cloud services, or the automotive industry, and minimum 1+ year of experience with AI model development and testing. • Proficient in test methodologies with experience in system-level testing of physical devices. • Familiarity with the Linux command line and proficiency in shell scripting. • Familiarity with Quality Assurance for the Cloud Platform developed on private and public Cloud Infrastructure. • Strong expertise in AI fundamentals, neural networks, and model deployment and ML flow. • Strong experience in E2E testing of cloud-controlled / monitored embedded products. • Review and challenge product requirements, design, and functional specifications. • Proficient in developing, reviewing, and modifying Python scripts to enhance test coverage. • Experience with designing and implementing test tools for AI/ML automation and deployment • Familiarity with common test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Behave, or similar. • Familiarity with test tools in the data analytics space is a plus. • Proficiency in JIRA, Jenkins, or similar tools. Sunnyvale HQ Benefits & Perks Offered: • Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program • Retirement plan (401k) • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) • Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays • Hybrid office work arrangement • Complimentary lun