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API Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations under the DOL's prevailing wage framework, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Australian engineers with REST, GraphQL, or backend integration experience are well-positioned to secure sponsorship from U.S. employers who have already navigated the LCA certification process.
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Join the Swift AI Frameworks team and create the best APIs for AI models. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that not only encourages, but requires constant curiosity and growth.
DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Swift AI Frameworks team, you will implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs that surprise and delight our developers. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of their development: from initial research, to API design, to model evaluation, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and internal dogfooding. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas, alongside collaborators possessing a variety of different perspectives and domain expertises.
You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: ML researchers, systems engineers, user interface designers, tools engineers, and technical writers. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in machine learning, LLMs and generative AI
- Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
- The ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
- High standards for quality and attention to detail
- The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies
- Experience with at least one of the following: Framework and API development, LLM tool calling and agentic workflows, Model evaluation, LLM inference algorithms (e.g. constrained decoding, retrieval-augmented generation)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BachelorĘĽs Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: LLM serving, On-device ML systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API design patterns, User interface technologies (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit), Programming language design and implementation, Technical writing and Open-source software projects.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Join the Swift AI Frameworks team and create the best APIs for AI models. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that not only encourages, but requires constant curiosity and growth.
DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Swift AI Frameworks team, you will implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs that surprise and delight our developers. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of their development: from initial research, to API design, to model evaluation, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and internal dogfooding. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas, alongside collaborators possessing a variety of different perspectives and domain expertises.
You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: ML researchers, systems engineers, user interface designers, tools engineers, and technical writers. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in machine learning, LLMs and generative AI
- Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
- The ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
- High standards for quality and attention to detail
- The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies
- Experience with at least one of the following: Framework and API development, LLM tool calling and agentic workflows, Model evaluation, LLM inference algorithms (e.g. constrained decoding, retrieval-augmented generation)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BachelorĘĽs Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: LLM serving, On-device ML systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API design patterns, User interface technologies (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit), Programming language design and implementation, Technical writing and Open-source software projects.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Api Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but your degree field must align with API engineering. A degree in IT or information systems may require a credential evaluation if USCIS scrutinises the specialty occupation match.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) for companies with recent LCA certifications for software engineer or API-related job titles. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer when sponsorship comes up.
Raise E-3 sponsorship before the technical rounds end
Bring up your need for E-3 sponsorship before the final offer stage, not after. Employers who learn about it late sometimes stall because their legal team needs to engage. Framing it early as a straightforward LCA plus consulate appointment removes the element of surprise.
Prepare a sponsorship one-pager for hiring managers
Most U.S. hiring managers outside major tech companies don't know what an E-3 is. A brief written summary explaining it's an Australian-only visa with no lottery, a short LCA filing step, and no cost to the candidate can move a hesitant employer to a yes faster than a verbal explanation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, including consulate preparation. This removes the burden from your employer's HR team, which is often the reason sponsorship stalls at the offer stage.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
The E-3 requires the job to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If your job description uses vague language like 'degree preferred' instead of 'required,' ask the employer to update it before the LCA is filed with DOL, otherwise USCIS may question the specialty occupation classification at the consulate.
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How do I find API Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters API Engineer and related software roles by employers with E-3 and broader visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before. Searching through a general job board gives you no visibility into which employers are actually willing to file an LCA for an Australian candidate.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an API Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The DOL and USCIS look at whether the role normally requires a specific degree, not just any degree. If the description is vague or lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the employer should tighten the language before filing the LCA.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for API Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no numerical cap that affects availability, and no registration fee for the employer. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per year, meaning most applicants don't get selected. For Australian API engineers, the E-3 means you can apply for a role in any month, receive an offer, and move to the consulate appointment stage without waiting on a lottery result.
Can I change employers on an E-3 if I move to a new API engineering role?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with each new employer. Your new employer must file a new LCA with the DOL, and you'll need to attend a new consulate appointment or apply for a change of status if you're already in the U.S. on E-3. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B, so plan your transition timeline accordingly to avoid a gap in work authorisation.
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