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Backend Engineer roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and the visa renews in two-year increments for as long as you hold a qualifying role.
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Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join Snap Inc!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from user identity services, friend graph, and our core persistence layer
- Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
- You evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
- Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience with backend services or distributed systems
- Ability to independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
- Ability to understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution
- Ability to collaborate and work well with others
- Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
- Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, C++)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
- Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
- Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Large-scale microservices and distributed systems
- Cloud computing and storage systems
- Infrastructure and large-scale system design
LOCATION
At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
EEO STATEMENT
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
OUR BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $118,000-$176,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$167,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.
INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join Snap Inc!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from user identity services, friend graph, and our core persistence layer
- Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
- You evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
- Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience with backend services or distributed systems
- Ability to independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
- Ability to understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution
- Ability to collaborate and work well with others
- Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
- Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, C++)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
- Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
- Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Large-scale microservices and distributed systems
- Cloud computing and storage systems
- Infrastructure and large-scale system design
LOCATION
At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
EEO STATEMENT
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
OUR BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $118,000-$176,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$167,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field matches the Backend Engineer role. A computer science or software engineering degree is the cleanest fit. If yours is in a different field, document how your coursework maps to the technical requirements of the position.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for backend or software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to withdraw offers due to paperwork uncertainty.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Some employers will cover the E-3 visa LCA filing but expect you to fund the consular visa fee yourself. Confirm in writing which costs each party covers before you sign, so there are no surprises when the government fees come due.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission with DOL, prepares your visa paperwork, and guides you through the consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, reducing the risk of documentation errors that delay your start date.
Convert contractor roles into E-3 eligible positions
Some backend roles are initially posted as contractor or freelance arrangements, which don't meet the E-3 employer-employee relationship requirement. Ask the hiring team whether the role can be structured as direct employment before you invest time in interviews.
Prepare for E-Verify enrollment requirements
Federal contractors and companies above certain size thresholds must enroll in E-Verify when hiring E-3 workers. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled or willing to enroll before the LCA is filed, since unenrolled employers can't complete the I-9 process legally.
E-3 Visa Backend Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Backend Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title, location, and employer type to surface companies that have a demonstrated history of hiring on the E-3. General job platforms don't surface sponsorship intent reliably, so a targeted search saves significant time.
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 a Backend Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. If the job description lists the degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS may not classify it as a specialty occupation. Ask the employer to revise the job description before the LCA is filed to avoid a Request for Evidence later.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Backend Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that affects availability. For Australian Backend Engineers, this means you can apply and start as soon as an employer files the LCA and you clear your consulate interview, rather than waiting up to a year for an October 1 start date under the H-1B cap. The trade-off is exclusivity: only Australian nationals qualify.
Can I switch employers or change projects while on an E-3 as a Backend Engineer?
You can change employers, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you start work. Moving to a different team within the same company is generally fine without a new filing, unless your job duties change substantially. You can begin work with a new employer as soon as the LCA is certified, without waiting for a new visa stamp if your current E-3 is still valid.