Top 8 Companies Sponsoring E-3 Visas for Systems Engineers
The top 8 companies sponsoring E-3 visas for Systems Engineers include Apple, NVIDIA, and Schneider Electric, spanning Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, Science & Research, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 47 E-3 approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For Australian Systems Engineers, E-3 sponsorship at these employers means a direct consular path to U.S. work authorization with no lottery and two-year renewable status.
Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for Systems 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
Electronics & HardwareSoftware PlatformsHardware Engineering9E-3 approvalsApple sponsored 9 E-3 workers in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 251 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Apple designs and develops consumer electronics, software platforms, and silicon.
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
NVIDIA
Electronics & HardwareAI ComputingSystems Engineering5E-3 approvalsNVIDIA sponsored 5 E-3 workers in the last year. 157 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units, data center hardware, and AI 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 - 03
Schneider Electric
ManufacturingEnergy ManagementSystems Engineering1E-3 approvalsSchneider Electric sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 41 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial automation solutions.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management146
- Manufacturing Operations112
- Project Management107
- Specialized Engineering102
- Engineering (Non-Software)101
+1,356 roles across other teams
Open roles at Schneider Electric501 openBrowse 496 more roles at Schneider ElectricApplyEngineer II, Electrical Systems DesignColumbia, South Carolina · On-siteApplyElectromechanical TechnicianColumbia, Missouri · On-siteApplyQuality Control TechnicianLincoln, Nebraska · On-siteApplyService Contracts CoordinatorBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplySystem Commissioning SpecialistMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-site Unlock every E-3 job from these sponsors
See 2,900+ E-3 jobs for systems engineers- 04
Google
Technology & SoftwareCloud InfrastructureSystems Engineering25E-3 approvalsGoogle sponsored 25 E-3 workers in the last year. 30 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, AI systems, 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 - 05
Zoox
AutomotiveAutonomous SystemsTechnology & Software1E-3 approvalsZoox sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 24 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Zoox develops fully autonomous electric vehicles and robotaxi systems.
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 - 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
Science & ResearchAI SafetyTechnology & Software3E-3 approvalsAnthropic sponsored 3 E-3 workers in the last year. 16 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Anthropic researches and develops large-scale AI safety systems and foundational models.
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
Ford Motor Company
AutomotiveManufacturingSystems Engineering1E-3 approvalsFord Motor Company sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 13 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Ford Motor Company designs, engineers, and manufactures automobiles and commercial vehicles.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering95
- Engineering (Non-Software)92
- Software Engineering60
- Project & Program Management60
- Project Management56
+572 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ford Motor Company201 openBrowse 196 more roles at Ford Motor CompanyApplyTeam Manager ProductionGlendale, Kentucky · On-siteApplyInterior Systems Engineer Soft TrimLong Beach, California · HybridApplyManufacturing Engineer, Automation & ControlsMarshall, Michigan · HybridApplySAP Production Planning (PP) Functional LeadDearborn, Michigan · HybridApplyPrototype Development EngineerLong Beach, California · Hybrid See E-3 jobs from all 8 sponsors and thousands more
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Amgen
Science & ResearchBiotechnologyManufacturing2E-3 approvalsAmgen sponsored 2 E-3 workers in the last year. 8 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Amgen discovers, develops, and manufactures biotechnology medicines and therapies.
Open roles by team
- Account Management35
- Sales34
- Customer Success24
- Manufacturing Operations24
- Project & Program Management19
+296 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amgen107 openBrowse 102 more roles at AmgenApplySpecialty Account Manager, EndocrinologyDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplySpecialty Account ManagerOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyThought Leader Liaison, DirectorChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySpecialty Representative / Senior Specialty RepresentativeTulsa, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyAccount Manager / Specialty Account ManagerGrand Rapids, Michigan · 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 Systems Engineers?
Apple sponsors the most, with 9 E-3 approvals in the last year, followed by NVIDIA (5) and Schneider Electric (1). Across the 8 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 47 E-3 approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship is available exclusively to Australian nationals who have a confirmed job offer in a specialty occupation, a role that requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Systems Engineer positions typically meet this threshold. The employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor before the applicant applies at a U.S. consulate. There is no lottery; the annual cap has never been exhausted.
Do systems engineers qualify for E-3 as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Systems 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 from a top employer, start by applying for Systems Engineer roles at companies with documented E-3 LCA filing history. Once you receive a job offer, the employer files a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor. After certification, you schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate in Australia and present the certified LCA along with your offer letter, degree credentials, and DS-160. No USCIS filing is required for the initial E-3 obtained at a consulate.