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Forward Deployed Engineering roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field. Australian citizens can secure E-3 visa sponsorship for these client-facing technical roles without competing in the H-1B lottery, with unlimited two-year renewals tied to continued employment.
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INTRODUCTION
We're seeking someone to join our Research Technology team as a Forward Deployed Engineer in ASD super department to expand and accelerate AI initiatives in the Research department, to build sophisticated, scalable and resilient Search and Distribution Systems while collaborating effectively with business stakeholders in NY.
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do in the role:
- Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
- Work with the Search and Distribution Infrastructure Lead to deliver on strategic business objectives and platform improvements with measurable outcomes. Provide hands on technical leadership and mentoring of junior team members.
- Readily adapt to evolving requirements from BU stakeholders in various areas including modern hybrid search, sophisticated data pipeline and solutions for Research content distribution.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to drive Proof of Concepts leading to design and deployment of scalable AI integrated solutions.
- Provide solutions involving LLMs, RAG, agent orchestration, tool integration, and workflow automation.
- Adopt emerging technologies with a continuous learning mind-set and embrace innovation while balancing risk and security postures.
- Collaborate with engineering and development leads to champion best practices and adoption of AI integrated SDLC and Cloud technologies and champion enterprise standards for scalability, reliability, security, observability, and governance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring to the role:
- Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
- Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
- At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
- Experience with:
- AI/GenAI: Provide solutions using LLM integration, Agentic, RAG, MCP, A2A, Tool integration, Workflow automation, Langchain, Langchain4j, Langgraph
- NO-SQL / Search: Elasticsearch, MongoDB
- Cloud: Azure (preferable), Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker
- Observability: Datadog, Elastic
- DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, Github Actions
- Java tech: Strong Core Java, SpringBoot, Spring AI, Spring Cloud
- Streaming and Asynchronous processing: Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams
- RDBMS: Postgres
- Enhanced IDEs and ecosystem: VScode (with integrations involving AI Models), Cursor, Intellij
- Python proficiency with at least one framework (FastAPI, Flask, or Django); working knowledge of Node.js/TypeScript.
- Strong debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Finance business understanding
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $155,000 and $215,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Forward Deployed Engineering
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Forward Deployed Engineering sits at the intersection of software engineering and customer-facing consulting. Document how your degree maps to the technical requirements of the specific role, not just the job title, before applications go out.
Target companies with established LCA infrastructure
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications before move faster and make fewer errors. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have sponsored software or solutions engineers on E-3 visa or H-1B visas in the past two years.
Address client travel requirements upfront
Forward Deployed roles often involve travel to client sites across multiple states. Confirm with your hiring contact that the LCA will cover your primary worksite, since USCIS requires a certified LCA tied to a specific work location before your visa is issued.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors at this stage delay your start date by weeks.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Most job boards don't filter by visa type. Migrate Mate is built for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship, so you're looking at employers who already understand the process rather than educating recruiters from scratch.
Negotiate your start date around consulate processing
Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth currently schedule E-3 interviews within a few weeks, but administrative processing can extend timelines unpredictably. Build at least six weeks between your offer acceptance and your proposed start date.
E-3 Visa Forward Deployed Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Forward Deployed Engineering jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Forward Deployed Engineering roles where employers already know and support the E-3 visa process. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up spending time educating recruiters about a visa they've never sponsored. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically open to Australian professionals on E-3 visas.
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 Forward Deployed Engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline. The key is that the degree requirement must be inherent to the position, not just preferred. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. Job descriptions that specify engineering or computer science degrees are a strong signal the role will pass USCIS scrutiny.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Forward Deployed Engineering roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year and start within weeks of receiving an offer rather than waiting up to 18 months. H-1B selection is random and runs only once a year in April, with a roughly 25 percent selection rate. For Forward Deployed Engineering roles, where employers often need staff deployed to client sites on short timelines, the E-3's on-demand availability is a practical advantage.
Can I switch employers or clients while on an E-3 in a Forward Deployed role?
You can change employers on the E-3, but your current visa is tied to your sponsoring employer's Labor Condition Application. If you move to a new company, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need either a new visa stamp or a change of status. If your role involves being seconded to a client site rather than changing employers, that's generally covered under the existing LCA as long as your primary employer relationship and work location remain consistent.