E-3 Visa Engineering Manager Jobs
Engineering Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can pursue U.S. engineering leadership roles without the H-1B visa uncertainty.
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ROLE
The Developer Platforms team builds the internal tools, frameworks, and platforms that enable more than 3,000 Splunk engineers to build, test, and release world-class products at scale. The team works across developer productivity, quality systems, release engineering, build platforms, infrastructure automation, and AI-enabled engineering workflows.
We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join the AI Platform team within Developer Platforms. This team is responsible for building the internal platform that enables Splunk engineers to create, deploy, and operate AI agents safely and effectively.
The team is also actively building high-impact AI agents and systems that reduce engineering toil, improve developer productivity, and help Splunk engineering teams keep pace with increasing software delivery velocity.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys building scalable platforms, working with emerging AI technologies, and creating practical solutions that improve the daily experience of other engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate internal platform capabilities that enable engineers to create and run AI agents at scale.
- Develop services, frameworks, and tooling that make it easier for teams to build reliable, secure, and maintainable AI-powered workflows.
- Build high-impact AI agents and automation systems that reduce engineering toil and improve developer productivity.
- Partner with engineers across Splunk to understand use cases, gather feedback, and deliver platform capabilities that solve real developer problems.
- Contribute to the architecture and implementation of AI platform services, including integrations with internal systems, infrastructure, and developer tools.
- Help establish patterns and best practices for building, testing, deploying, and operating AI agents within Splunk.
- Improve platform reliability, observability, security, and usability through thoughtful design, implementation, and operational ownership.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Strong software engineering experience, with a track record of designing, building, and operating production-grade systems.
- Experience with backend services, distributed systems, APIs, infrastructure platforms, developer tooling, or internal platforms.
- Experience in AI-enabled systems, AI agents, LLM-based applications, prompt workflows, or machine-learning platform concepts.
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including testing, CI/CD, observability, reliability, and secure engineering.
- Ability to work across teams, understand developer needs, and turn ambiguous problems into practical technical solutions.
- Experience building platforms, frameworks, or tools used by other engineers is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technical leads, product managers, and stakeholders.
- Passion for improving developer experience, engineering productivity, automation, and the responsible use of AI in software engineering.
WHY CISCO?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,700.00 to $253,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$210,600.00 - $350,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$189,300.00 - $312,200.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Manager
Translate your credentials before applying
Your Australian engineering degree is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's, but some employers need confirmation. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES member before interviews so you're not scrambling when HR asks.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Engineering Manager roles involve managing technical teams, which some U.S. employers assume rules out E-3 visa sponsorship. Search DOL's FLAG portal to find companies that have filed LCAs for engineering leadership roles specifically.
Clarify the specialty occupation case for your role
Employers sometimes hesitate on engineering management sponsorship because the job blends leadership with technical work. Document that a bachelor's in engineering is normally required for the role to satisfy the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This avoids the most common post-offer delays: LCA errors, prevailing wage miscalculations, and consulate document gaps.
Request employer involvement early in the process
The LCA requires your employer to file with DOL before you can book a consulate appointment. Raise this timeline at the offer stage, not after you've accepted, so HR doesn't treat it as a last-minute ask.
Prepare your technical leadership portfolio for the consulate
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely qualifies as a specialty occupation. Bring evidence that your Engineering Manager position requires engineering-specific judgment: org charts, project scopes, and your degree transcripts all support this.
E-3 Visa Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Engineering Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It surfaces Engineering Manager positions at employers who understand the E-3 process, so you're not cold-pitching companies that have never sponsored an Australian before.
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 an Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a directly related field. The key is that the degree must be in a specific discipline relevant to the job, not just any degree. If your job description emphasizes general management with no engineering-specific requirement, the specialty occupation case weakens. Roles that combine technical engineering judgment with team leadership are well-positioned.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Engineering Manager positions?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can apply at any time of year and sponsor an Engineering Manager role without waiting for an April registration window. H-1B selection is random and takes months before a start date is possible. For Australian professionals, the E-3 is the more predictable path to a U.S. engineering leadership role.
Can I change companies while on an E-3 as an Engineering Manager?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. You can start work for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you have a valid visa, but the process restarts from the beginning. Plan for at least a few weeks between accepting an offer and your first day.