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Database Developer roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. The E-3 visa has no lottery and no annual cap, making sponsorship straightforward for Australian professionals with a qualifying offer.
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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 Developer
Translate your Australian degree credentials
U.S. employers and consular officers need to see that your Australian bachelor's degree maps to the specialty occupation standard. A three-year Australian degree in computer science or information systems is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, but have your transcripts ready to confirm the field-to-role match.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs in database-related SOC codes. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer when they see the E-3 visa requirements.
Confirm the job description requires a specific degree
The E-3 specialty occupation test turns on whether the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. If a job posting says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' push back and ask the employer to tighten the language before the LCA is filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can book your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls between your signed offer and your interview date.
Brief your hiring manager on E-3 versus H-1B timelines
Many U.S. hiring managers assume work visa sponsorship means H-1B visa and a year-long wait. The E-3 can be approved at the consulate in days once the LCA is certified, which typically takes seven business days. Clarifying this upfront prevents offers from being pulled over perceived delays.
Carry certified LCA documentation to your consulate appointment
Consular officers will ask to see the original certified LCA alongside your DS-160 and offer letter. Bring the DOL certification notice, not just a copy of the filed application. Missing this document is one of the most common reasons E-3 appointments are inconclusive rather than approved on the day.
E-3 Visa Database Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Database Developer jobs with 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 and see employers who have E-3 filing history, so you're targeting companies that already understand the process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
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 Developer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The key test is whether the degree requirement is real and field-specific. A role that accepts any degree, regardless of field, will struggle to pass the specialty occupation standard at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Database Developer roles?
The H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance and a months-long wait. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and can be approved at the Australian consulate within days of LCA certification. For a Database Developer with an offer in hand, the E-3 is a direct path where the H-1B is a gamble on timing.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new Database Developer role without leaving the U.S.?
You can change employers on E-3 status, but the process starts fresh each time. Your new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need to either obtain a new visa stamp at the consulate or file a change of status with USCIS. There's no portability rule like the one that exists for H-1B holders under AC21, so plan the transition carefully before resigning.