E-3 Visa C Software Engineer Jobs
C Software Engineer roles in systems programming, embedded development, and performance-critical applications qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations under the bachelor's degree requirement. Australian nationals can secure sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, making the E-3 visa a direct path to U.S. employment in low-level and high-performance computing.
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INTRODUCTION
The Lead Observability Engineer drives the strategy, design, and hands‑on implementation of observability across all Real‑Time Collections squads. The role focuses on measuring and optimising customer experience of exchange data, embedding observability as a core engineering practice within applications and builds, and providing guidance and expert consultancy throughout the development lifecycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the implementation of the Real‑Time Unified Observability roadmap for Real‑Time Collections and Contributions. Laser‑focused on ensuring customer experience is measurable, visible, and continuously improved.
- Hands on C++ Development in a low‑latency environment.
- Work hands‑on with Collections squads to embed "Observability as a Practice" throughout the software development lifecycle. Support and encourage engineers to observe their software throughout Dev, Test, PPE and Prod.
- Guide teams in building customer‑centric SLIs and insight dashboards that reflect timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and stability of market data.
- Establish repeatable GitOps/API‑driven workflows for observability assets within build pipelines, ensuring consistent deployment and versioning.
- Influence platform architecture and reliability decisions across Collections, ensuring observability considerations are baked into design early.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Base technical proficiency in C++ in order to engage with full‑time developers.
- Deep experience with observability engineering such as distributed tracing, and real‑time metrics pipelines.
- Excellent leadership skills: able to coach teams, influence engineering culture, and drive cross‑team alignment.
- Strong analytical mindset for diagnosing complex distributed‑system behaviours and customer impact.
- Effective communicator with the ability to simplify system performance concepts for broader stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in SLI/SLO design, especially for latency‑sensitive or market data systems.
- Ability to design and deliver end‑to‑end telemetry solutions across multiple teams and services.
- Skilled in cloud‑native, containerized, and Kubernetes environments.
- Proficiency with API‑ and GitOps‑based workflows, config‑as‑code, and automated telemetry promotion.
- Experience with eBPF diagnostic capabilities like tracing, network performance and app profiling.
CAREER STAGE
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LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LSEG) INFORMATION
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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Frame your Australian degree for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in computer science or software engineering satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. Attach your official transcripts and a credential equivalency statement from your university when sending applications, so hiring managers don't flag your qualification as non-standard.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and make fewer errors when sponsoring your E-3.
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
C engineering positions in embedded systems, operating systems, or real-time applications almost always meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles described as general software development with no required field may draw scrutiny, so ask the recruiter to confirm the job description specifies a technical discipline.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date while the employer focuses on onboarding.
Negotiate who covers government filing fees
E-3 sponsorship shifts the LCA filing cost to the employer, but the DS-160 consular fee is yours to pay. Clarify this split before signing your offer letter so there's no confusion at the filing stage about who owns which government obligation.
Time your consulate appointment around project cycles
Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth process E-3 appointments at different speeds depending on the time of year. Book your appointment as soon as the certified LCA arrives so you don't lose weeks waiting during peak holiday periods that slow consulate availability.
E-3 Visa C Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find C Software Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces C Software Engineer roles at employers with verified E-3 and H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an Australian. Filter by role and location to find openings where the sponsorship conversation is already expected.
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 C Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. C engineering work in embedded systems, kernel development, real-time software, or high-performance computing requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. Roles described vaguely as general programming without a required field of study carry more risk and may need a stronger job description to pass consular review.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for C Software Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you're not competing against thousands of registrations for a limited pool of slots the way H-1B applicants are. You apply directly at an Australian consulate after your employer files the LCA, which typically takes weeks rather than the months-long wait tied to H-1B petition processing. The trade-off is that E-3 is exclusively available to Australian nationals.
Can I change employers after starting work on an E-3 as a C Software Engineer?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your current employer. When you accept a new offer, the new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally, or a change of status if you stay in the U.S. Coordinate the timing carefully so there's no gap between your last day and your new authorized start date.