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E-3 Visa ML Software Engineer Jobs

ML Software Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can start the process as soon as they have a job offer.

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Overview

Open Jobs2,197+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type82% On-site
Median Salary$264K
Top LocationCupertino, CA
Most JobsApple

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TikTok
AI/ML Software Engineer Intern
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AI/ML Software Engineer Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Engineering
$45/hr - $45/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Applied ML, Software Engineer
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Applied ML, Software Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$139,500/yr - $258,100/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ByteDance
Edge ML Software Engineer
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Edge ML Software Engineer
ByteDance
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$212,800/yr - $450,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Lyft
Senior ML Software Engineer
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Senior ML Software Engineer
Lyft
San Francisco County, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$162,800/yr - $203,500/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Amazon.com
Machine Learning Software Development Engineer II
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Machine Learning Software Development Engineer II
Amazon.com
Westborough, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$143,700/yr - $194,400/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a ML Software Engineer

Translate your Australian degree credentials

U.S. employers and USCIS assess whether your Australian bachelor's degree maps to a U.S. equivalent in a relevant field. A three-year computer science degree from an Australian university is generally accepted, but having a credential evaluation letter ready speeds up the LCA and visa paperwork.

Target companies with active LCA filing history

Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify employers who have filed LCAs for ML or software engineering roles. Prior filings signal that the hiring team understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.

Frame your ML specialization in the job offer letter

The E-3 requires a direct link between your degree and the role. Ask your employer to specify ML-related responsibilities in the offer letter, such as model development, training pipelines, or inference infrastructure, so the specialty occupation requirement is unambiguous in your visa application.

Start the LCA filing before your start date

Your employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before you can apply for the E-3 at a U.S. consulate in Australia. The DOL targets seven business days for LCA certification, but you should factor this into your timeline when negotiating your start date with the employer.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process

Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL submission through consulate appointment preparation. This avoids the coordination gaps that typically delay ML engineering hires when legal responsibility is split between HR and outside counsel.

Clarify E-3 portability before accepting counter-offers

If you receive a competing offer while your E-3 is pending or active, each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you must obtain a new visa stamp for that employer. Negotiate your transition timeline with both parties before making a commitment so your status doesn't lapse between roles.

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ML Software Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find ML Software Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-eligible roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title, location, and sponsorship availability so you're only seeing employers who understand the E-3 process. Most general job search platforms mix visa statuses without filtering for E-3 specifically, which wastes significant time during outreach.

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 ML Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes. ML Software Engineer roles consistently meet the specialty occupation standard because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or a closely related field. USCIS and the DOL assess the degree-to-role connection at the LCA stage, so your offer letter should explicitly describe ML-specific responsibilities rather than generic software development tasks.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for ML Software Engineers?

The E-3 has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an oversubscribed annual lottery, meaning most applicants wait years or are never selected. For Australian ML engineers with a qualifying offer, the E-3 provides a direct, predictable path that the H-1B cannot guarantee.

What happens to my E-3 status if I want to change employers in the U.S.?

The E-3 is employer-specific. If you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you must obtain a new E-3 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before starting work, or request a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There is no portability provision like AC21 that applies to the E-3, so plan the transition timeline carefully with both employers.

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