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Automation engineers and specialists are strong E-3 visa candidates because the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, satisfying the specialty occupation requirement. Australian professionals can secure sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and the E-3 renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying position.
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas quickly become great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish! The ASE Compliance organization has an immediate opening for a compliance automation engineer to help build and grow a global cloud services governance, risk management and compliance program, ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations, while safeguarding the systems that millions of our users rely on every day. This is a hands-on role where you will build tools in partnership with ASE compliance engineers to solve Apple’s unique compliance problems at scale.
DESCRIPTION
The ASE Compliance engineering organization provides compliance support to the Services product teams (e.g. App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, AppleTV+) as well as Apple’s internal cloud platform. As a compliance automation engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing automation opportunities to streamline core compliance processes and driving down audit risk. This is a highly collaborative role that requires close partnership with both the compliance engineers and the broader ASE engineering organization in order to build solutions that can operate at Apple’s enormous scale. We are a small team with a big opportunity and we’re looking for motivated engineers who are able to own their end-to-end development process and take an incremental, modular approach to building large-scale, long-term solutions in a high-paced environment.
Responsibilities
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Engage compliance engineers to identify operational inefficiencies and propose automation solutions to streamline compliance operations or reduce audit risk.
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Build, deliver, and maintain full-stack compliance engineering solutions related to compliance inventory management, control monitoring, alerting and remediation processes, compliance lifecycle management, and other compliance processes, as needed.
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Aggressively explore and pursue opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence to reduce manual effort and audit risk.
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Participate in ASE engineering technical design and governance discussions that may have compliance implications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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5+ years of experience developing software or automation
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Strong software development skills in Python, Java, or Scala. Our code base is primarily Python, so the ability to understand and support Python is required.
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Ability to solicit requirements from end users and design software solutions to address those requirements using modern architectural practices
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Track record of delivering automation solutions, ideally to address security or compliance problems
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Understanding of modern SDLC processes and tools and the ability to build an end-to-end SDLC pipeline in order to reliably deploy and manage software solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience leveraging emerging AI technologies or strong commitment to learn
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Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and work on multiple unrelated topics in any given week
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Ability to develop relationships and work effectively with different teams at all levels and across functions relative to technical, policy, and business concerns
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Computer science or engineering degree is helpful, but not required.
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas quickly become great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish! The ASE Compliance organization has an immediate opening for a compliance automation engineer to help build and grow a global cloud services governance, risk management and compliance program, ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations, while safeguarding the systems that millions of our users rely on every day. This is a hands-on role where you will build tools in partnership with ASE compliance engineers to solve Apple’s unique compliance problems at scale.
DESCRIPTION
The ASE Compliance engineering organization provides compliance support to the Services product teams (e.g. App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, AppleTV+) as well as Apple’s internal cloud platform. As a compliance automation engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing automation opportunities to streamline core compliance processes and driving down audit risk. This is a highly collaborative role that requires close partnership with both the compliance engineers and the broader ASE engineering organization in order to build solutions that can operate at Apple’s enormous scale. We are a small team with a big opportunity and we’re looking for motivated engineers who are able to own their end-to-end development process and take an incremental, modular approach to building large-scale, long-term solutions in a high-paced environment.
Responsibilities
-
Engage compliance engineers to identify operational inefficiencies and propose automation solutions to streamline compliance operations or reduce audit risk.
-
Build, deliver, and maintain full-stack compliance engineering solutions related to compliance inventory management, control monitoring, alerting and remediation processes, compliance lifecycle management, and other compliance processes, as needed.
-
Aggressively explore and pursue opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence to reduce manual effort and audit risk.
-
Participate in ASE engineering technical design and governance discussions that may have compliance implications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
5+ years of experience developing software or automation
-
Strong software development skills in Python, Java, or Scala. Our code base is primarily Python, so the ability to understand and support Python is required.
-
Ability to solicit requirements from end users and design software solutions to address those requirements using modern architectural practices
-
Track record of delivering automation solutions, ideally to address security or compliance problems
-
Understanding of modern SDLC processes and tools and the ability to build an end-to-end SDLC pipeline in order to reliably deploy and manage software solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience leveraging emerging AI technologies or strong commitment to learn
-
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and work on multiple unrelated topics in any given week
-
Ability to develop relationships and work effectively with different teams at all levels and across functions relative to technical, policy, and business concerns
-
Computer science or engineering degree is helpful, but not required.
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 in Automation
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian engineering or computer science degree satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement, but your resume should explicitly state your qualification level and field. U.S. hiring managers often assume four-year degrees are the baseline and may flag yours without context.
Target manufacturers and industrial tech firms first
Automation roles in automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and robotics manufacturing require deep specialist knowledge, making them strong E-3 fits. These industries hire for PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process control, which map cleanly to a specialty occupation determination.
Verify your employer will file the LCA before accepting
The LCA is an employer obligation filed with DOL before your visa application proceeds. Some smaller manufacturers and integrators are unfamiliar with E-3 and confuse it with H-1B. Confirm they'll certify the LCA independently of your visa appointment timeline.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for technical paperwork
Automation roles often involve complex job duty descriptions that need to meet DOL's specialty occupation standard precisely. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA certification, visa documentation, and consulate preparation so technical gaps in your application don't stall the process.
Address automation-specific H-1B misconceptions in interviews
Many U.S. engineering managers assume all work visa sponsorship requires H-1B lottery entry. You can clarify directly that E-3 has a separate 10,500-annual allocation, no lottery, and a faster consulate-based process, which removes a common objection before it derails an offer.
Bring original LCA certification to your consulate appointment
Consular officers reviewing E-3 applications for automation roles will scrutinize whether the LCA wage level matches your offered position. Bring your original certified LCA and the employer's supporting documentation showing your job duties align with the prevailing wage determination on file.
E-3 Visa Automation: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Automation jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Automation roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 is Australian-specific and less familiar to many U.S. employers than the H-1B, filtering for sponsorship-ready companies before you apply saves significant time and avoids offers that stall at the visa stage.
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 Automation role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Automation engineer, controls engineer, and automation specialist roles typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Roles where any engineering degree would satisfy the requirement can create ambiguity, so your job duties and the employer's LCA description need to clearly reflect a degree-specific requirement to pass DOL review.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Automation professionals?
For Australians in Automation, the E-3 is significantly more practical than the H-1B. There's no lottery, the 10,500 annual cap has never been fully used, and you apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia rather than waiting for USCIS petition processing. H-1B registration opens once per year in March, meaning a missed lottery puts you on hold for 12 months, whereas E-3 appointments can be scheduled as soon as your employer certifies the LCA.
Can I change Automation employers after arriving on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the process restarts with your new employer. The new company must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consulate interview or pursue a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There's no portability rule like some other visa categories, so you should confirm your new employer is prepared to move through the LCA and visa steps before you give notice.