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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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Get Access To All JobsAt Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses.
Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes - from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.
The Database Solutions team within Apple Ads defines and implements database technologies, standards, and optimizations that ensure reliability, performance, and efficiency at scale. The team partners closely with Ads engineering and infrastructure groups to enable product delivery through design, configuration, and automation of a large fleet of cloud databases supporting Apple Ads applications.
We are looking for a Cloud Database Engineer to help build and evolve the next generation of Apple Ads’ cloud database architecture - enabling fast, reliable, and scalable data operations across AWS-based environments supporting both transactional and analytical workloads.
Description
In this role, you will design, provision, and automate database solutions across Aurora Postgres, Aurora MySQL, MongoDB, CockroachDB, and other distributed SQL or NoSQL platforms. You’ll focus on enabling automation, observability, and optimization for the database services that power Apple Ads’ large-scale applications.
The person in this role will:
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Partner with engineering teams to understand data access patterns and recommend purpose-built cloud databases that best meet performance, reliability, and cost goals.
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Build and enhance Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) modules for secure and automated provisioning, configuration, and compliance of database resources.
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Develop Python or Go-based automation for deployment, monitoring, and self-healing operations.
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Optimize and tune production database performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve resilience and observability.
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Contribute to cloud migration and modernization initiatives, completing the transition from on-premises to AWS-managed databases.
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Evaluate emerging database technologies (e.g., distributed SQL, NewSQL) and advocate for adoption where appropriate.
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Participate in an on-call rotation for escalations (weekly, during U.S. business hours).
This is not a traditional DBA role. The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of database internals with a cloud engineering and automation mindset - someone who designs solutions, not just maintains systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of experience engineering and operating cloud databases at scale (AWS preferred)
Strong hands-on experience with Aurora Postgres/MySQL and database migration or modernization from on-prem to cloud
Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for database provisioning and policy compliance
Scripting proficiency in Python (preferred) or Go, with working knowledge of Shell scripting
Familiarity with NoSQL or distributed SQL databases (MongoDB, CockroachDB, DynamoDB, etc.)
Solid understanding of database performance tuning, observability, and root cause analysis
Experience implementing high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies in multi-region environments
Knowledge of database security and AWS networking fundamentals (IAM, VPC, encryption, private endpoints)
Excellent collaboration and communication skills - able to partner effectively with software engineers and SREs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading data modernization or cloud migration projects
Knowledge of change data capture (CDC) frameworks such as GoldenGate, Debezium or AWS DMS
Exposure to containerized or serverless database deployments (e.g., RDS on EKS, Aurora Serverless)
Prior experience in Ad Tech or other high-scale distributed systems environments
At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses.
Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes - from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.
The Database Solutions team within Apple Ads defines and implements database technologies, standards, and optimizations that ensure reliability, performance, and efficiency at scale. The team partners closely with Ads engineering and infrastructure groups to enable product delivery through design, configuration, and automation of a large fleet of cloud databases supporting Apple Ads applications.
We are looking for a Cloud Database Engineer to help build and evolve the next generation of Apple Ads’ cloud database architecture - enabling fast, reliable, and scalable data operations across AWS-based environments supporting both transactional and analytical workloads.
Description
In this role, you will design, provision, and automate database solutions across Aurora Postgres, Aurora MySQL, MongoDB, CockroachDB, and other distributed SQL or NoSQL platforms. You’ll focus on enabling automation, observability, and optimization for the database services that power Apple Ads’ large-scale applications.
The person in this role will:
-
Partner with engineering teams to understand data access patterns and recommend purpose-built cloud databases that best meet performance, reliability, and cost goals.
-
Build and enhance Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) modules for secure and automated provisioning, configuration, and compliance of database resources.
-
Develop Python or Go-based automation for deployment, monitoring, and self-healing operations.
-
Optimize and tune production database performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve resilience and observability.
-
Contribute to cloud migration and modernization initiatives, completing the transition from on-premises to AWS-managed databases.
-
Evaluate emerging database technologies (e.g., distributed SQL, NewSQL) and advocate for adoption where appropriate.
-
Participate in an on-call rotation for escalations (weekly, during U.S. business hours).
This is not a traditional DBA role. The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of database internals with a cloud engineering and automation mindset - someone who designs solutions, not just maintains systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of experience engineering and operating cloud databases at scale (AWS preferred)
Strong hands-on experience with Aurora Postgres/MySQL and database migration or modernization from on-prem to cloud
Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for database provisioning and policy compliance
Scripting proficiency in Python (preferred) or Go, with working knowledge of Shell scripting
Familiarity with NoSQL or distributed SQL databases (MongoDB, CockroachDB, DynamoDB, etc.)
Solid understanding of database performance tuning, observability, and root cause analysis
Experience implementing high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies in multi-region environments
Knowledge of database security and AWS networking fundamentals (IAM, VPC, encryption, private endpoints)
Excellent collaboration and communication skills - able to partner effectively with software engineers and SREs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading data modernization or cloud migration projects
Knowledge of change data capture (CDC) frameworks such as GoldenGate, Debezium or AWS DMS
Exposure to containerized or serverless database deployments (e.g., RDS on EKS, Aurora Serverless)
Prior experience in Ad Tech or other high-scale distributed systems environments
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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.