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Firmware engineers with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field can qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship in the United States. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can apply as soon as they have a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $168,800 - $211,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Firmware/Software to lead a global team of engineers focused on delivering high-quality embedded and control-system software for industrial automation products. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and an effective communicator who can interface confidently with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers.
This role requires deep technical understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating environments, and modern software engineering practices, along with the leadership ability to guide complex, mission-critical development programs.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of firmware and software engineers.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight across embedded software development projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams.
- Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, present technical concepts, and support problem resolution.
- Ensure software development processes meet quality, reliability, and performance standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in development practices, tools, and architecture.
- Review technical designs, code, and system architectures to ensure alignment with product goals.
- Coordinate with global engineering groups to ensure effective communication and project execution.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
MANDATORY SKILLS (REQUIRED)
- Proven experience managing firmware and/or software engineering teams in an industrial, embedded, or high-reliability environment.
- Strong technical ability to interact with and challenge engineers on design, architecture, and implementation topics.
- Experience working collaboratively with distributed or global engineering teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft TFS and GitHub for source control and DevOps workflows.
- Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); experience with Nucleus and VxWorks is a plus.
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, especially in embedded or industrial applications.
- Familiarity with software quality and static analysis tools such as Coverity, Squore, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of computer architectures:
- x86/x64 (Intel/AMD) single and multi-core systems
- ARM Cortex single and multi-core processors
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical details clearly to customers and internal teams.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS (PREFERRED)
- Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), especially Foxboro DCS.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems, automation platforms, and real-time industrial protocols.
- Background in cybersecurity for embedded systems and industrial devices.
- Experience with safety-critical software development practices (e.g., IEC 61508).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication for technical documentation and stakeholder updates.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $168,800 - $211,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Firmware/Software to lead a global team of engineers focused on delivering high-quality embedded and control-system software for industrial automation products. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and an effective communicator who can interface confidently with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers.
This role requires deep technical understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating environments, and modern software engineering practices, along with the leadership ability to guide complex, mission-critical development programs.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of firmware and software engineers.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight across embedded software development projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams.
- Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, present technical concepts, and support problem resolution.
- Ensure software development processes meet quality, reliability, and performance standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in development practices, tools, and architecture.
- Review technical designs, code, and system architectures to ensure alignment with product goals.
- Coordinate with global engineering groups to ensure effective communication and project execution.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
MANDATORY SKILLS (REQUIRED)
- Proven experience managing firmware and/or software engineering teams in an industrial, embedded, or high-reliability environment.
- Strong technical ability to interact with and challenge engineers on design, architecture, and implementation topics.
- Experience working collaboratively with distributed or global engineering teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft TFS and GitHub for source control and DevOps workflows.
- Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); experience with Nucleus and VxWorks is a plus.
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, especially in embedded or industrial applications.
- Familiarity with software quality and static analysis tools such as Coverity, Squore, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of computer architectures:
- x86/x64 (Intel/AMD) single and multi-core systems
- ARM Cortex single and multi-core processors
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical details clearly to customers and internal teams.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS (PREFERRED)
- Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), especially Foxboro DCS.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems, automation platforms, and real-time industrial protocols.
- Background in cybersecurity for embedded systems and industrial devices.
- Experience with safety-critical software development practices (e.g., IEC 61508).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication for technical documentation and stakeholder updates.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Firmware
Verify your degree field maps correctly
Firmware roles typically require a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. If your Australian degree title differs, get a credential evaluation confirming equivalency before applying, since a mismatch between your degree field and the role can trigger a visa refusal.
Target employers with embedded systems teams
Search for companies hiring for roles involving RTOS, microcontroller programming, or hardware-software integration. These teams are more likely to understand specialty occupation requirements and move through sponsorship conversations faster than general software hiring managers unfamiliar with firmware distinctions.
Clarify the LCA before signing your offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your visa application can proceed. Confirm they understand this step and have a timeline in place, since delays here push back your consulate appointment by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Firmware sponsorship involves an LCA filing, DS-160, and consulate prep. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the entire process from offer acceptance to your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment without relying on your employer to coordinate everything correctly.
Prepare documentation showing specialty occupation status
Consular officers sometimes question whether a firmware role genuinely requires a degree. Bring a detailed offer letter naming your specific technical responsibilities, your employer's job posting, and any internal documentation showing that the role requires a bachelor's-level engineering background.
Time your application around consulate capacity
E-3 appointments at Australian consulates fluctuate by location and season. Perth can have shorter waits than Sydney or Melbourne at certain times of year. Check all three locations when scheduling so you can start work as close to your agreed start date as possible.
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Find Firmware JobsFirmware E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find firmware jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship roles in the United States. You can search firmware and embedded systems positions by employer, location, and sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already shown willingness to hire on an E-3 rather than starting cold.
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 firmware engineering role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Roles focused on RTOS development, microcontroller firmware, or hardware bring-up typically meet this standard. Roles described as general software development with incidental firmware work may face more scrutiny at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for firmware engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, so you can apply year-round as soon as you have a qualifying offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For Australian firmware engineers, the E-3 is a more predictable path with shorter lead times from offer to start date.
Can I change firmware employers once I'm in the United States on an E-3?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new visa for each employer. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you cannot simply transfer it. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with the DOL, and if your current E-3 stamp has expired, you'll typically need to attend a new consulate appointment in Australia before starting the new role.
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