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Get Access To All JobsThe Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple’s high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apple’s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment to strengthening Apple’s privacy policy, one of Apple’s core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apple’s business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here.
Description
The Media Services QA team is seeking a software development test engineer who is interested in ASE products, wants to make an impact to them and to Apple as a whole, excels at improving the data quality, and is driven to use and create cutting-edge tools and technologies. This role involves developing tools, frameworks and applications to support client to server automation testing.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficiency in Swift, Python, Javascript and SQL
- 5+ years experience in building tools and frameworks for QA automation testing
- Good understanding of full-stack development including back-end services and front-end UI design in Javascript or Typescript
- Strong skills in building and developing with service infrastructures such as Kubernetes, Docker, CICD pipelines
- Understanding of data analytics, data interrelationships and data pipeline testing
- Experience in creating AI agents
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g. HDFS, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
- Experience with near real-time (NRT) and Batch data pipelines
- This position demands a self-motivated individual with strong technical who can contribute in a team environment
- Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Good soft skills esp. listening and interfacing with stakeholders
- Willingness to work cross-functionally with other teams
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.
The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple’s high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apple’s unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment to strengthening Apple’s privacy policy, one of Apple’s core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apple’s business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here.
Description
The Media Services QA team is seeking a software development test engineer who is interested in ASE products, wants to make an impact to them and to Apple as a whole, excels at improving the data quality, and is driven to use and create cutting-edge tools and technologies. This role involves developing tools, frameworks and applications to support client to server automation testing.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficiency in Swift, Python, Javascript and SQL
- 5+ years experience in building tools and frameworks for QA automation testing
- Good understanding of full-stack development including back-end services and front-end UI design in Javascript or Typescript
- Strong skills in building and developing with service infrastructures such as Kubernetes, Docker, CICD pipelines
- Understanding of data analytics, data interrelationships and data pipeline testing
- Experience in creating AI agents
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g. HDFS, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
- Experience with near real-time (NRT) and Batch data pipelines
- This position demands a self-motivated individual with strong technical who can contribute in a team environment
- Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Good soft skills esp. listening and interfacing with stakeholders
- Willingness to work cross-functionally with other teams
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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Align your credentials to the role
U.S. employers need to confirm your degree matches the specialty occupation. A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent, but have your transcript and a credential evaluation ready before you start applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for development or program management roles. Recent filings signal that the employer already understands the E-3 visa sponsorship process.
Address sponsorship directly in outreach
Many hiring managers confuse the E-3 with the H-1B lottery. Lead your cover letter or recruiter conversations by naming the E-3 specifically and clarifying that it requires no lottery and no employer petition to USCIS.
Use Migrate Mate to search and file
Search for Development Manager roles with confirmed E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate, then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is in hand.
Negotiate offer timing around LCA certification
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs to post the LCA notice at the worksite for ten days before filing. Build at least three weeks between offer acceptance and your intended start date.
Prepare for consulate scrutiny on management scope
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Bring documentation showing team size, budget responsibility, and technical oversight, since development manager positions can vary widely in actual specialty occupation qualification.
E-3 Visa Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Development Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Development Manager roles where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship, which cuts through listings where international hiring is theoretically possible but practically unlikely. Most general job platforms don't distinguish between visa types, so you waste time applying to roles where the employer has no E-3 experience.
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 Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as engineering, computer science, business, or a related discipline. The risk is when a job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or when the employer can't demonstrate that the role normally requires a degree. You'll want a job offer letter that explicitly states the degree requirement and how your qualification meets it.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Development Manager roles?
The E-3 has a significant structural advantage: there's no lottery. An H-1B application for the same Development Manager role enters a random selection process with roughly a one-in-four chance of being picked, and you can only try once per fiscal year. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so a qualified Australian with a job offer can proceed directly to a consulate interview without waiting for a lottery result.
Can I change employers or roles after arriving on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer needs to file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you have a valid visa status, but you can't transfer your existing E-3 the way some other visa categories allow portability between employers.