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Database Administrator roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can apply year-round with a certified LCA from their employer.
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Apple’s Services Engineering organization (ASE) is seeking experienced distributed systems engineers to join our Coordination SRE team. Engineers in ASE Coordination SRE develop and contribute to software built to manage Apache Zookeeper and ETCD, both open source distributed coordination and state management systems which are used to power some of Apple’s most critical internet services. You will be joining a team of experts, working at the cutting edge of modern distributed system deployment architectures. The team’s work is deployed at massive scale in data-centers worldwide, forming a platform upon which iCloud and many other internet services at Apple are built. In ASE, your work will benefit hundreds of millions of users and is critical to the success of Apple cloud infrastructure technologies.
DESCRIPTION
The ASE Coordination SRE team develops applications and tooling that are safe, reliable, scalable, and fast. This work requires an innovative spirit and an extraordinary degree of care and rigor in engineering. Team members contribute to all major components of Coordination Systems deployment infrastructure, including maintenance automation, monitoring and alerting tooling/dashboards, deployment architecture, as well as contributing back to the upstream patches to the database focused on stability, performance, and scaling. This role also requires excellent communication and a high degree of customer focus when engaging with internal platform customers. As a distributed team, ability to work optimally with colleagues based in other locations is also essential; experience in this area is a plus. Prior experience with development or maintenance of distributed databases/storage systems is recommended. Apple values craftsmanship and Performance is a key ingredient. Come join us at Apple Services Engineering and help us deliver services and applications that are fluid and responsive. You additionally will collaborate with engineers from across Apple to define the metrics, set targets, uncover optimization opportunities, define quality guardrails, and ship a product/service that will delight our customers. This role is for engineers who enjoy deep technical engineering that spans large cross-organizational projects. Your openness to learning and implementing new technologies will contribute to the continuous evolution of our organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS in Computer Science / related fields or equivalent work experience
- Understanding of core SRE concepts - Monitoring, Alerting, Incident management. Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go (golang), Python
- Understanding of database concepts (consistency models, isolation levels, crash and recovery semantics).
- Performance engineering (design concepts, profile-guided optimization).
- Operating systems concepts (process scheduling, disk and network I/O, performance).
- Datacenter architecture (networking topologies, host placement strategies, and failure modes); design of multi-datacenter systems; failure domains; and wide-area networking.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing critical internet services and/or platform infrastructure.
- Optional experience with managing services run on Kubernetes
- Optional experience with EC2, EBS, and Terraform
- Service management and migrations across bare metal, virtualized (EC2), and Kubernetes platforms.
- Fundamentals of system-level hardware and networking components (storage devices and controllers, network interfaces, CPU and memory layout in server-class systems).
- Demonstrated expertise developing database systems, storage engines, distributed systems, or performance engineering.
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
Apple’s Services Engineering organization (ASE) is seeking experienced distributed systems engineers to join our Coordination SRE team. Engineers in ASE Coordination SRE develop and contribute to software built to manage Apache Zookeeper and ETCD, both open source distributed coordination and state management systems which are used to power some of Apple’s most critical internet services. You will be joining a team of experts, working at the cutting edge of modern distributed system deployment architectures. The team’s work is deployed at massive scale in data-centers worldwide, forming a platform upon which iCloud and many other internet services at Apple are built. In ASE, your work will benefit hundreds of millions of users and is critical to the success of Apple cloud infrastructure technologies.
DESCRIPTION
The ASE Coordination SRE team develops applications and tooling that are safe, reliable, scalable, and fast. This work requires an innovative spirit and an extraordinary degree of care and rigor in engineering. Team members contribute to all major components of Coordination Systems deployment infrastructure, including maintenance automation, monitoring and alerting tooling/dashboards, deployment architecture, as well as contributing back to the upstream patches to the database focused on stability, performance, and scaling. This role also requires excellent communication and a high degree of customer focus when engaging with internal platform customers. As a distributed team, ability to work optimally with colleagues based in other locations is also essential; experience in this area is a plus. Prior experience with development or maintenance of distributed databases/storage systems is recommended. Apple values craftsmanship and Performance is a key ingredient. Come join us at Apple Services Engineering and help us deliver services and applications that are fluid and responsive. You additionally will collaborate with engineers from across Apple to define the metrics, set targets, uncover optimization opportunities, define quality guardrails, and ship a product/service that will delight our customers. This role is for engineers who enjoy deep technical engineering that spans large cross-organizational projects. Your openness to learning and implementing new technologies will contribute to the continuous evolution of our organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS in Computer Science / related fields or equivalent work experience
- Understanding of core SRE concepts - Monitoring, Alerting, Incident management. Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go (golang), Python
- Understanding of database concepts (consistency models, isolation levels, crash and recovery semantics).
- Performance engineering (design concepts, profile-guided optimization).
- Operating systems concepts (process scheduling, disk and network I/O, performance).
- Datacenter architecture (networking topologies, host placement strategies, and failure modes); design of multi-datacenter systems; failure domains; and wide-area networking.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing critical internet services and/or platform infrastructure.
- Optional experience with managing services run on Kubernetes
- Optional experience with EC2, EBS, and Terraform
- Service management and migrations across bare metal, virtualized (EC2), and Kubernetes platforms.
- Fundamentals of system-level hardware and networking components (storage devices and controllers, network interfaces, CPU and memory layout in server-class systems).
- Demonstrated expertise developing database systems, storage engines, distributed systems, or performance engineering.
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 as a Database Administrator
Frame your credentials for U.S. equivalency
An Australian three-year bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Gather your official transcripts before you start applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have previously filed LCAs for Database Administrator roles. Past LCA filings signal that the employer understands the process and won't treat your sponsorship request as unfamiliar territory.
Clarify the specialty occupation case before signing
E-3 approval depends on the role meeting the specialty occupation definition, not just the job title. If your offer letter describes generalist IT duties alongside database work, ask the employer to tighten the job description so the degree requirement is unambiguous before the LCA is filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a written offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from start to consulate appointment. This avoids the common delays that come from employers filing an LCA for the first time without guidance.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your offer
The DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for Database Administrators in your work location before it will certify the LCA. Cross-check your offered salary against the DOL's prevailing wage data for your specific metro area to avoid a certification rejection.
Understand your status during employer transitions
The E-3 is employer-specific, so if you change roles or companies you need a new LCA and a new visa stamp. You don't have a grace period that carries over, so time the transition carefully and confirm your new employer's LCA is certified before you stop work.
E-3 Visa Database Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Database Administrator jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Database Administrator roles by employers who sponsor the E-3 visa. Generic job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-pitching sponsorship to employers unfamiliar with the process. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where E-3 sponsorship is already part of the hiring conversation, which saves significant time in your search.
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 Database Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. The key risk is a broadly written job description that lists database work alongside general IT support duties. USCIS or the consular officer may question whether a specific degree is truly required, so the offer letter and LCA should clearly reflect the technical depth of the role.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Database Administrators?
The E-3 has two decisive advantages for Australian nationals: there's no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can apply any time of year and start work as soon as your visa is issued. The H-1B visa requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, and the earliest start date is October 1. For a Database Administrator with a confirmed offer, the E-3 is a straight application with no randomness involved.
Can I switch employers on the E-3 if I receive a better Database Administrator offer?
You can change employers, but the E-3 doesn't transfer automatically. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL, and you'll need a new visa stamp before you can start work under the new sponsorship. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability provision that lets you begin with a new employer on the strength of a pending petition. Plan the handover carefully to avoid a gap in authorised work status.