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Development Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian engineers targeting roles in product development, R&D, and systems engineering across U.S. employers.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat if your automation code was the last line of defense before a feature reached a billion devices? This role sits at the convergence of engineering rigor and product quality across Apple's iOS and macOS platforms - where the frameworks you build determine whether releases ship with confidence or not. The team operates end-to-end across the SDLC, and the bar for what 'good' looks like here resets what you thought quality engineering could be.
Description
You'll architect and own test automation frameworks that run inside live CI/CD pipelines, catching regressions before they ever reach a human reviewer. Every sprint, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers and product managers who expect quality to be a design input, not an afterthought. The tools you write will compress release cycles, the gaps you find will shape roadmap decisions, and the standards you set will outlast any single product cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Build production-grade automated test suites in Python and Swift that validate iOS and macOS features at scale across unit, integration, and regression layers
- Own the UI automation infrastructure end-to-end - from XCUITest/XUI framework design to seamless CI/CD pipeline integration
- Drive test strategy for entire feature areas - defining coverage models, risk tiers, and quality gates that directly gate release decisions
- Identify and close coverage gaps through root cause analysis, translating triage findings into systemic automation improvements
- Accelerate team-wide quality practices by evaluating and integrating emerging tooling, including GenAI-assisted test generation and prompt engineering workflows
- Perform manual functional testing as needed to validate new features, regressions, and complex user workflows that are not yet automated or require exploratory validation.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in SDET, QA automation, or software engineering with a testing focus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or we may consider an equivalent depth demonstrated through industry work
- Advanced proficiency in Python and Swift, specifically for building automated test frameworks and test tooling - not just scripting
- Practical command of the full SDLC with clear experience embedding quality gates at multiple phases, from design review through release
- Proven track record designing and executing multi-layered test strategies spanning functional, integration, regression, and exploratory methodologies
- Direct experience building UI automation with XCUITest or XUI frameworks against real Apple platform targets
- Demonstrated ability to integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and maintain them as living infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
- Shipped quality automation across both iOS and macOS across multiple full release cycles - not just one platform or one cycle
- Applied LLMs or GenAI tooling to test generation, failure analysis, or coverage gap identification in a real engineering workflow
- Built prompt engineering techniques into QA or developer tooling that measurably improved output quality or throughput
- Drove infrastructure improvements - framework refactors, pipeline optimizations, coverage initiatives - with documented impact on defect escape rates or release velocity
- Extended automation scope beyond functional testing into performance, accessibility, or localization validation
- Familiarity with photo and video editing applications or media-processing workflows, including experience testing or validating complex media-related features.
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.
What if your automation code was the last line of defense before a feature reached a billion devices? This role sits at the convergence of engineering rigor and product quality across Apple's iOS and macOS platforms - where the frameworks you build determine whether releases ship with confidence or not. The team operates end-to-end across the SDLC, and the bar for what 'good' looks like here resets what you thought quality engineering could be.
Description
You'll architect and own test automation frameworks that run inside live CI/CD pipelines, catching regressions before they ever reach a human reviewer. Every sprint, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers and product managers who expect quality to be a design input, not an afterthought. The tools you write will compress release cycles, the gaps you find will shape roadmap decisions, and the standards you set will outlast any single product cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Build production-grade automated test suites in Python and Swift that validate iOS and macOS features at scale across unit, integration, and regression layers
- Own the UI automation infrastructure end-to-end - from XCUITest/XUI framework design to seamless CI/CD pipeline integration
- Drive test strategy for entire feature areas - defining coverage models, risk tiers, and quality gates that directly gate release decisions
- Identify and close coverage gaps through root cause analysis, translating triage findings into systemic automation improvements
- Accelerate team-wide quality practices by evaluating and integrating emerging tooling, including GenAI-assisted test generation and prompt engineering workflows
- Perform manual functional testing as needed to validate new features, regressions, and complex user workflows that are not yet automated or require exploratory validation.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in SDET, QA automation, or software engineering with a testing focus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or we may consider an equivalent depth demonstrated through industry work
- Advanced proficiency in Python and Swift, specifically for building automated test frameworks and test tooling - not just scripting
- Practical command of the full SDLC with clear experience embedding quality gates at multiple phases, from design review through release
- Proven track record designing and executing multi-layered test strategies spanning functional, integration, regression, and exploratory methodologies
- Direct experience building UI automation with XCUITest or XUI frameworks against real Apple platform targets
- Demonstrated ability to integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and maintain them as living infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
- Shipped quality automation across both iOS and macOS across multiple full release cycles - not just one platform or one cycle
- Applied LLMs or GenAI tooling to test generation, failure analysis, or coverage gap identification in a real engineering workflow
- Built prompt engineering techniques into QA or developer tooling that measurably improved output quality or throughput
- Drove infrastructure improvements - framework refactors, pipeline optimizations, coverage initiatives - with documented impact on defect escape rates or release velocity
- Extended automation scope beyond functional testing into performance, accessibility, or localization validation
- Familiarity with photo and video editing applications or media-processing workflows, including experience testing or validating complex media-related features.
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 Development Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
A Development Engineer position must require a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. If your Australian three-year engineering degree covers the core discipline, it's generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for engineering roles. Prior filings signal that the employer understands the E-3 process and has internal HR infrastructure to support sponsorship.
Address specialty occupation in your application
Development Engineer roles can face scrutiny if the job posting says a degree is preferred rather than required. Request that your offer letter specify the degree field as a strict requirement before your employer submits the LCA to the DOL.
Get your LCA certified before booking your consulate appointment
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before you can apply for the E-3 at a U.S. consulate. Standard LCA certification runs about seven business days, so factor that into your start date timeline when negotiating with your employer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end processing
Development Engineer cases often involve technical job duty descriptions that must satisfy specialty occupation standards. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA preparation, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation so nothing falls through on the employer's side.
Prepare your engineering credentials before your interview
Bring certified copies of your academic transcripts and your engineering degree to the consulate appointment. If your degree is from an Australian institution not widely recognized by U.S. consular officers, a credential evaluation from a USCIS-accepted evaluation service strengthens your application.
E-3 Visa Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Development Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. It filters opportunities by visa type so you're not sorting through listings from employers unfamiliar with the E-3 or unwilling to file. Standard job boards don't surface sponsorship eligibility at the role level, which makes the search significantly less efficient.
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 Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, software, or systems engineering. The key is that the degree must be a genuine requirement of the role, not a preference. If the job description lists multiple unrelated degree fields as acceptable, USCIS may question whether the role meets the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Development Engineer roles?
The E-3 is available year-round with no lottery, while the H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per fiscal year and selected by random draw. For a Development Engineer, this means your employer can file your E-3 petition and have you working within weeks of your offer, rather than waiting up to a year for an H-1B selection result. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain qualifying employment.
Can I switch Development Engineer employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp, which typically requires a return trip to a U.S. consulate in Australia. There is no portability provision for the E-3 equivalent to what H-1B holders have under AC21. Plan the transition carefully to avoid a gap in authorized employment status.