Top 10 Companies Sponsoring E-3 Visas for Software Engineers
The top 10 companies sponsoring E-3 visas for Software Engineers include Apple, Google, and NVIDIA, spanning technology and software, electronics and hardware, and science and research. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 74 E-3 approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For Australian software engineers, E-3 sponsorship at these employers means a renewable two-year work authorization with no lottery and a straightforward consular application process.
Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for Software Engineers?
Ranked by E-3 approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Apple
HardwareSoftware EngConsumer Tech9E-3 approvalsApple sponsored 9 E-3 workers in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 495 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, mobile operating systems, and silicon hardware.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering1,737
- Engineering (Non-Software)1,731
- Electrical Engineering1,379
- Software Engineering1,350
- Project & Program Management642
+9,341 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple3,853 openBrowse 3,848 more roles at AppleApplyTechnical Program ManagerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyCar Experience Software EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyCommunity SpecialistToledo, Ohio · On-siteApplyMachine Learning EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAI Research ScientistSeattle, Washington · On-site - 02
Google
CloudSoftware EngTechnology25E-3 approvalsGoogle sponsored 25 E-3 workers in the last year. 361 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, and consumer hardware.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management691
- Software Engineering664
- Technical Product & Program Management577
- Project Management490
- Technical Program Management404
+6,166 roles across other teams
Open roles at Google1,955 openBrowse 1,950 more roles at GoogleApplySoftware Engineer III, Full StackSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer IIIKirkland, Washington · On-siteApplyStaff Software EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerSan Bruno, California · On-siteApplySenior Revenue AccountantMountain View, California · On-site - 03
NVIDIA
HardwareAISoftware Eng5E-3 approvalsNVIDIA sponsored 5 E-3 workers in the last year. 229 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units and accelerated computing platforms.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering779
- Specialized Engineering436
- Data Science & Analytics429
- Engineering (Non-Software)424
- Technical Product & Program Management391
+3,613 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA1,425 openBrowse 1,420 more roles at NVIDIAApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyPrincipal Product ManagerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Director, Enterprise Software Engineering and AI PlatformsSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Solutions ArchitectSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySupplier Base EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site Unlock every E-3 job from these sponsors
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Roblox
GamingSoftware EngConsumer Apps1E-3 approvalsRoblox sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 110 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Roblox operates an online gaming and user-generated content platform for interactive experiences.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering175
- Backend Engineering118
- Technical Product & Program Management67
- Cloud & DevOps57
- Data Science & Analytics49
+542 roles across other teams
Open roles at Roblox275 openBrowse 270 more roles at RobloxApplyPrincipal Machine Learning EngineerSan Mateo, California · HybridApplyManager, Workplace ServicesSan Mateo, California · On-siteApplyPrincipal Detection and Response EngineerSan Mateo, California · HybridApplySenior Software EngineerSan Mateo, California · HybridApplySenior Machine Learning Engineering ManagerSan Mateo, California · Hybrid - 05
Palo Alto Networks
CybersecuritySoftware EngEnterprise3E-3 approvalsPalo Alto Networks sponsored 3 E-3 workers in the last year. 97 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Palo Alto Networks builds cybersecurity platforms for enterprise network and cloud protection.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering145
- Technical Product & Program Management95
- Cloud & DevOps92
- Backend Engineering88
- Product Management63
+745 roles across other teams
Open roles at Palo Alto Networks263 openBrowse 258 more roles at Palo Alto NetworksApplySenior Manager of Technical PartnershipsSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySr. Principal Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyPrincipal Security ResearcherSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyChronosphere Sales SpecialistNew York, New York · RemoteApplySr. Principal Solution ArchitectSanta Clara, California · On-site - Editor’s note
The job title on your offer matters more than you think
E-3 is approved for specialty occupations, roles that require a specific degree. Titles like "software engineer" and "software developer" map cleanly to a computer-science or related degree, so those cases clear most easily. Vaguer titles draw more scrutiny. If an offer lists you as an "analyst," a "consultant," or a generic "engineer," ask how the role will be classified: the SOC code the employer files under is what the government weighs against your degree.
- 06
Anthropic
AI ResearchSoftware EngScience3E-3 approvalsAnthropic sponsored 3 E-3 workers in the last year. 65 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Anthropic researches and develops large language models and AI safety systems.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering169
- Technical Product & Program Management109
- Data Science & Analytics93
- Data Science81
- Project & Program Management80
+1,215 roles across other teams
Open roles at Anthropic402 openBrowse 397 more roles at AnthropicApplyStaff Software Engineer, Data InfrastructureSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyLead, Frontier Red Team (Cyber)San Francisco, California · On-siteApplyData Science, Finance & StrategySan Francisco, California · HybridApplyData Center ArchitectSan Francisco Bay Area · On-siteApplyDirector, Investor RelationsSan Francisco, California · On-site - 07
Netflix
StreamingSoftware EngConsumer Apps1E-3 approvalsNetflix sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 58 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Netflix operates a global streaming platform and develops media delivery infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering138
- Project & Program Management114
- Data Science & Analytics90
- Project Management69
- Data Science67
+971 roles across other teams
Open roles at Netflix363 openBrowse 358 more roles at NetflixApplyStaff Systems DesignerRemote · RemoteApplyAdministrative AssistantLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyAssociate, Games FP&ALos Angeles, California · HybridApplySenior Credit and Collections ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerRemote · Remote See E-3 jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Zoox
Autonomous TechSoftware EngResearch1E-3 approvalsZoox sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 57 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Zoox designs autonomous electric vehicles and robotaxi systems from the ground up.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering144
- Project & Program Management84
- Project Management76
- Technical Product & Program Management68
- Data Science & Analytics65
+783 roles across other teams
Open roles at Zoox286 openBrowse 281 more roles at ZooxApplySoftware Engineer, ML PlatformFoster City, California · On-siteApplySoftware Development Engineer in TestFoster City, California · On-siteApplyManager, Manufacturing SystemsHayward, California · On-siteApplyProgram Manager, Workforce PlanningFoster City, California · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning EngineerFoster City, California · On-site - 09
Waymo
Autonomous TechSoftware EngResearch25E-3 approvalsWaymo sponsored 25 E-3 workers in the last year. 56 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and self-driving vehicle systems.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering109
- Data Science & Analytics63
- Data Science53
- Backend Engineering48
- Project & Program Management38
+412 roles across other teams
Open roles at Waymo183 openBrowse 178 more roles at WaymoApplyDirector, Foundation Model Data RecipesMountain View, California · HybridApplyMachine Learning EngineerMountain View, California · HybridApplyProduct ManagerMountain View, California · HybridApplyAI Enablement LeadMountain View, California · HybridApplyVehicle Recovery, Safety, & LogisticsTempe, Arizona · Hybrid - 10
Adobe
Creative TechSoftware EngSaaS1E-3 approvalsAdobe sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 56 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software engineers. Adobe creates creative, marketing, and document management software for professionals.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering208
- Project & Program Management170
- Technical Product & Program Management113
- Strategy & Corporate Development111
- Product Management110
+1,900 roles across other teams
Open roles at Adobe573 openBrowse 568 more roles at AdobeApplyProcurement SpecialistSan Jose, California · HybridApplyCorporate Social Responsibility SpecialistSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySr Product Design ManagerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyLegal CounselSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySr Staff Product DesignerSan Francisco, California · On-site
How E-3 sponsorship works
E-3 sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, you apply at a U.S. consulate; initial E-3 does not require a USCIS petition, though a change of status from within the U.S. uses Form I-129. What is specific to this role is the wage level. The LCA lists a prevailing-wage level from 1 to 4 based on the experience the role requires, and a senior offer filed at Level 1 can draw questions from USCIS. Check the level on any offer before you sign.
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Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for Software Engineers?
Apple sponsors the most, with 9 E-3 approvals in the last year, followed by Google (25) and NVIDIA (5). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 74 E-3 approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for E-3 sponsorship?
To qualify for E-3 sponsorship, you must be an Australian citizen with a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. You must hold that degree, or its equivalent in education and experience. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor certifying the offered wage meets prevailing wage levels before you apply at a U.S. consulate.
Do software engineers qualify for E-3 as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Software engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard E-3 is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get E-3 sponsorship from a top sponsor?
To secure E-3 sponsorship, first obtain a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor the visa. The employer then files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying the role and the offered wage. Once the LCA is certified, you schedule and attend a visa interview at a U.S. consulate, presenting the certified LCA, your offer letter, academic credentials, and other supporting documents. There is no lottery and no annual cap has ever been reached, so timing is driven by your consulate's appointment availability.