E-3 Visa Database Engineer Jobs
Database Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian professionals targeting U.S. database roles at companies of any size.
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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 Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES member body before your first interview so employers have documentation ready when they ask.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for database engineering roles. Employers already familiar with LCA certification move faster and avoid delays caused by internal legal review.
Clarify the specialty occupation case for your specific title
Job titles like 'Database Administrator' or 'Data Engineer' cover a wide range of responsibilities. Before your offer letter is finalized, confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree, to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate steps
LCA certification and consulate preparation are the two steps most likely to delay a database engineer's start date. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages both, so your employer doesn't need prior E-3 experience to get you across the line quickly.
Ask about contractor and consulting firm arrangements early
Many database engineering roles are filled through staffing firms or involve third-party worksites. The E-3 requires the sponsoring employer to be your direct employer of record. Confirm this before accepting an offer structured as a contractor placement.
Align your start date with DOL LCA processing timelines
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer must post the LCA at the worksite for ten business days before filing. Build at least three weeks into your offer timeline between signing and your target start date.
E-3 Visa Database Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Database Engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Database Engineer roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't flag E-3 eligibility, so you end up cold-filtering employers manually. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already open to E-3 candidates, which cuts out the outreach dead ends that slow most Australian applicants down.
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 Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, database engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the field, not a generic 'any bachelor's degree' requirement. Roles involving database architecture, query optimization, data modeling, and cloud database management consistently meet this standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Database Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no cap, and can be filed at any time of year. H-1B visa registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by lottery, meaning a qualified database engineer can wait years for a slot. The E-3 approval process is also faster because there's no USCIS petition required for consular processing. For Australians, the E-3 is the more direct and reliable path.
Can I switch database engineering employers on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp if your current stamp lists the previous employer. Your E-3 status is employer-specific. If you're already in the U.S., your new employer can file a new I-129 to change your status without requiring you to leave, but the new LCA must be certified before you start with the new company.