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CAD Engineer roles in aerospace, manufacturing, and civil infrastructure regularly qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, making them a strong fit for Australian professionals seeking U.S. sponsorship. The E-3 visa has no lottery and renews every two years, so you can build a long-term U.S. career without the H-1B visa cap risk.
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Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Summary
Your Career
Join our ASIC team and help deliver the digital logic that powers our next-generation firewall platforms. As an ASIC CAD Engineer you will be the critical bridge between frontend logic and physical design teams. Your primary mission is to take front-end SystemVerilog code and successfully execute Logic Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis (STA), Power Optimization, and formal constraint management. You will also leverage your strong scripting skills to maintain and automate the underlying infrastructure, flows, and compute environments required to keep this design pipeline running at maximum efficiency.
Your Impact
- Drive full-chip and block-level logic synthesis, achieving optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) over advanced process nodes.
- Formulate master timing constraints (SDC) and execute sign-off Static Timing Analysis (STA) to resolve setup, hold, and clocking violations.
- Implement low-power implementation strategies using UPF power intent architectures and analyze dynamic gate-level power profiles.
- Act as the definitive technical liaison to our external P&R ASIC vendor, compiling comprehensive design handoff packages and reviewing post-layout parasitic data to secure tape-out closure.
- Develop and enhance Perl, Python and Tcl-based scripts to automate our core front-end implementation and validation flows.
- Support the maintenance of our ASIC CAD infrastructure and design flows required to keep this design pipeline running at maximum efficiency.
Your Experience
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience in ASIC front-end design, synthesis, and timing closure.
- Proven track record of delivering clean, verified netlists to foundries or external ASIC vendor layout teams.
- Proven track record of integrating, and configuring design constraints for IP blocks for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, or DDR.
- Deep production experience running standard industry tools like Synopsys Design Compiler/PrimeTime or Cadence Genus/Tempus.
- Expert-level scripting capabilities using Perl, Python, Tcl, and Linux Shell environments.
Qualifications
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$173,600.00 - $280,700.00/yr
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Summary
Your Career
Join our ASIC team and help deliver the digital logic that powers our next-generation firewall platforms. As an ASIC CAD Engineer you will be the critical bridge between frontend logic and physical design teams. Your primary mission is to take front-end SystemVerilog code and successfully execute Logic Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis (STA), Power Optimization, and formal constraint management. You will also leverage your strong scripting skills to maintain and automate the underlying infrastructure, flows, and compute environments required to keep this design pipeline running at maximum efficiency.
Your Impact
- Drive full-chip and block-level logic synthesis, achieving optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) over advanced process nodes.
- Formulate master timing constraints (SDC) and execute sign-off Static Timing Analysis (STA) to resolve setup, hold, and clocking violations.
- Implement low-power implementation strategies using UPF power intent architectures and analyze dynamic gate-level power profiles.
- Act as the definitive technical liaison to our external P&R ASIC vendor, compiling comprehensive design handoff packages and reviewing post-layout parasitic data to secure tape-out closure.
- Develop and enhance Perl, Python and Tcl-based scripts to automate our core front-end implementation and validation flows.
- Support the maintenance of our ASIC CAD infrastructure and design flows required to keep this design pipeline running at maximum efficiency.
Your Experience
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience in ASIC front-end design, synthesis, and timing closure.
- Proven track record of delivering clean, verified netlists to foundries or external ASIC vendor layout teams.
- Proven track record of integrating, and configuring design constraints for IP blocks for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, or DDR.
- Deep production experience running standard industry tools like Synopsys Design Compiler/PrimeTime or Cadence Genus/Tempus.
- Expert-level scripting capabilities using Perl, Python, Tcl, and Linux Shell environments.
Qualifications
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$173,600.00 - $280,700.00/yr
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a CAD Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
CAD Engineer positions require a bachelor's in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering to satisfy the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted, but confirm your discipline aligns with the specific job description before applying.
Target industries with established LCA infrastructure
Aerospace, automotive, and civil construction firms file Labor Condition Applications routinely, which shortens your offer-to-visa timeline. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have certified LCAs for CAD or design engineering titles in the past two years.
Ask employers about CAD software licensing before accepting
Some U.S. firms require proprietary CAD platform experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) as a condition of employment. Clarify this during the offer stage, since a mismatch can trigger an employer withdrawal before the LCA is even filed.
File your LCA before booking your consulate appointment
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork, so your DOL certification is in hand before you schedule Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth interview slots. Booking before LCA approval risks appointment timing mismatches.
Prepare a portfolio demonstrating specialty-level work
Consular officers assess whether CAD Engineer roles genuinely require a theoretical and practical application of a body of knowledge. Bring project documentation, design drawings, or engineering specifications that show graduate-level judgment, not just drafting or modelling tasks.
Search for E-3 sponsorship using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters U.S. CAD Engineer roles by E-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the visa process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
E-3 Visa CAD Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find CAD Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search CAD Engineer roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you end up cold-pitching employers who have never filed an LCA. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already familiar with the E-3 process, which saves time and improves your chances of a fast offer-to-filing turnaround.
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 CAD Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 specialty occupation standard requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field of engineering. CAD Engineer roles tied to mechanical, civil, aerospace, or electrical design typically meet this threshold. Roles framed as drafting technician or CAD operator, which don't require a degree, can fall short of the standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for CAD Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that affects most applicants, so an Australian CAD Engineer with a job offer can proceed directly to filing without waiting for a random selection. The H-1B cap allows only 85,000 new visas per fiscal year and is heavily oversubscribed. For Australians, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path for the same class of engineering roles.
Can I switch CAD Engineer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new visa stamp before starting with the new employer. You don't restart a cap clock or enter a lottery, but there is no H-1B-style portability that lets you begin work on a pending petition alone. Coordinating the timing between your last day and the new LCA certification is the critical step to manage.