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Director of Technology roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. tech leadership.
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Job Posting Title:
Director of Technology, Texas Institute for Electronics
Hiring Department:
Texas Institute for Electronics
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
General Notes
About us
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.
Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.
With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
- For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
Purpose
This position will lead pathfinding programs in advanced heterogenous integration for the Texas Institute for Electronics. This role may be hired at the Director or at the Executive Director level depending on the qualifications, education, and experience level of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities
- Provides vision and direction in developing pathfinding programs in advanced heterogenous integration.
- Identifies key priorities in advanced semiconductor technology to ensure that TIE creates immediate and long-term impact in the semiconductor design and manufacturing sector.
- Manage a multi-disciplinary, highly qualified team to achieve TIE research development and strategic goals.
- Oversees development of semiconductor process flows that will advance the state-of-the-art in critical semiconductor domains such as advanced packaging.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other relevant discipline
- Fifteen (15) years of work experience in semiconductor fabrication, including at least 5 years of managing or supervising programs
- Significant exposure to pathfinding programs, including exploring novel materials and processes, and process integration R&D
- Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate or more years of experience working with standard semiconductor processes for patterning, wet and dry etching, deposition, metrology, and characterization
Salary Range
TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries
Working Conditions
- May work in standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment, with dynamic work conditions and frequent interruptions.
- Work outside standard office hours could be required occasionally during peak periods and special events.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded to the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement, but hiring managers may not know this. Attach a credential equivalency statement to your application materials so the recruiter never has to guess.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
DOL's public disclosure data shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for technology leadership roles. Prioritise those employers, they already understand the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
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Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer. Migrate Mate's platform also surfaces Director of Technology roles at employers with documented E-3 sponsorship history, shortcutting the research stage entirely.
Clarify your visa status early in interviews
Raise the E-3 early, before the offer stage. Explain that there's no lottery, no annual cap, and that the employer's legal team files the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. This removes the H-1B visa uncertainty that often kills sponsorship conversations.
Align your job title with DOL specialty occupation definitions
The E-3 requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. If the offered title is vague, 'Head of Technology' or 'Tech Lead', ask the employer to use a USCIS-recognised classification in the LCA to avoid a Request for Evidence at the consulate.
Time your offer around consulate appointment availability
E-3 processing happens at the Australian consulate, not USCIS, so your start date depends on appointment availability in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Build four to six weeks of buffer into your offer negotiations to account for appointment wait times.
E-3 Visa Director Of Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Director of Technology jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Director of Technology roles at employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. Searching general job boards is slower because most listings don't specify visa type. Migrate Mate filters by sponsorship capability, so you're only seeing roles where the employer has already demonstrated willingness to file an LCA and support the E-3 process.
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 Director of Technology role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, computer science, information systems, or engineering typically satisfy this for tech leadership roles. The risk is a vaguely written job description that doesn't establish the degree requirement clearly. The employer's LCA filing and your offer letter should both specify the degree field to support the specialty occupation classification.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Director of Technology role?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is substantially more practical. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 slots and a lottery, meaning qualified candidates are frequently excluded by chance alone. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, no lottery, and no random selection. You can apply year-round and start as soon as your employer files an approved LCA and you clear your consulate appointment.
Can I change employers after starting work on an E-3 as a Director of Technology?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and, typically, a new consulate appointment or a change of status filing. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you can't simply transfer the visa to a new company the way an H-1B portability rule might allow. Plan for a four to eight week transition window when negotiating your start date with a new employer.