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E-3 Visa Data Science Director Jobs

Data Science Director roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with no annual cap limiting availability and two-year renewals tied to continued employment.

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Overview

Open Jobs188+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type64% On-site
Median Salary$222K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsJPMorganChase

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Amgen
Data Science Director
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Data Science Director
Amgen
Thousand Oaks, California
Data Science & Analytics
Marketing
Strategy & Corporate Development
Data Science
Business Strategy
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Director Data Science and AI
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Senior Director Data Science and AI
Cushman & Wakefield
Remote
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$204,000 - $240,000/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Meta
Director, Data Science
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Director, Data Science
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$253,000/yr - $314,000/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Walmart
Director, Data Science
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Director, Data Science
Walmart
Sunnyvale, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Business Strategy
$169,000/yr - $338,000/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Roblox
Technical Director - Data Science
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Technical Director - Data Science
Roblox
San Mateo, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
$373,680/yr - $430,430/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Director

Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers

A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Have a credential evaluation ready before interviews begin.

Target employers with prior LCA filing history

Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have previously certified LCAs for data science roles. Prior LCA activity signals that the employer understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.

Clarify director-level scope to satisfy specialty occupation

E-3 requires the role to theoretically and practically require a degree in a specific specialty. For Data Science Director positions, ensure the job description explicitly requires a quantitative degree, not just management experience, so the DOL certifies the LCA without complications.

Raise E-3 sponsorship early in offer negotiations

Many U.S. employers conflate E-3 with H-1B and assume a costly lottery process. Clarifying that the E-3 has no lottery, no cap, and requires only an LCA and consulate appointment removes the most common objection before it becomes a dealbreaker.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep

Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the coordination errors that typically delay director-level filings where job duties span multiple teams or cost centers.

Account for consulate appointment timing in your start date

After your LCA is certified, you still need a Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate appointment before entering the U.S. Build at least four to six weeks between offer acceptance and your proposed start date so appointment availability doesn't create a breach of your employment contract.

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Data Science Director E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Data Science Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters for employers who understand the E-3 process, so you're not spending time on applications where the hiring team has never heard of the visa. Director-level data science roles appear most frequently in tech, finance, and healthcare sectors.

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.

Is a Data Science Director role considered a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?

Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific quantitative discipline such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data science. The job description must make that degree requirement explicit, not merely preferred. Roles framed around general management without a specific degree requirement can face LCA certification pushback from the DOL.

How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for a Data Science Director role?

The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, but that exclusivity is an advantage: there's no lottery, no annual cap, and no registration fee. H-1B requires surviving a randomised lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate. For a director-level hire, an employer can file your E-3 LCA and proceed directly to a consulate appointment rather than waiting up to a year for an H-1B start date.

Can I change employers or roles after starting on an E-3?

Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll typically need a new visa stamp if your role or employer changes materially. If you're already in the U.S., a change of employer doesn't require you to leave the country, but you must not begin work for the new employer until the new LCA is certified and your status is properly updated.

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