E-3 Visa Network Engineering Manager Jobs
Network Engineering Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it far more predictable than H-1B visa for Australian professionals targeting senior network leadership positions in the United States.
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The Network Infrastructure team is responsible for designing, building, and operating one of the largest networks in the world. Networking is at the core of all Meta products and experiences, and we are looking for Network Production Engineers who are interested in solving complex technical challenges in the Backbone, Datacenter, and AI Network domains. The scale of the network and its continuous expansion presents an opportunity to work on and solve interesting engineering challenges in the datacenter network domain. We create new and innovative ways of designing and operating our global datacenter networks and do it at scale with efficiency. Production Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who design, build, and operate our worldwide network. This team owns the complete lifecycle of the network, which includes areas of planning, design, product definition, QA, deployment, and monitoring. Simple, elegant, and scalable network design, automation, and data analytics are the keys to meeting our demands. In this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for conceiving design solutions, developing and deploying network software, systems, and tools that keep the network operating at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This role offers an opportunity to solve scaling challenges supporting billions of people using our family of apps, as well as cutting-edge challenges in AI workloads that power new Meta products.
Network Production Engineering, Infrastructure Responsibilities:
- Establish and implement global best practices and design new scalable network solutions
- Conceptualize, build, and maintain automation and tools to support network deployment, release engineering and operations
- Conduct thorough investigations into complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issues
- Be on-call to learn from real world production challenges and take the lessons to improve current and future generation products
- Help increase operational efficiency between peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving change
- Develop operational process improvements and implement them in scalable, automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency
- Proactively identify gaps that impact multiple teams, develop execution plans, drive projects to completion, and influence cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience with planning, designing, building and/or operating scalable systems/networks
- 4+ years of coding experience in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Go, C++, or Java), and with willingness to learn new development languages as needed
- Demonstrated knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, Routing Protocols (one or more of BGP, MPLS, ISIS, or similar), and related network services (e.g. DHCP and DNS)
- Experience developing and understanding network device configuration in multi vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Brocade, etc.)
- Hardware evaluation and vendor management
- Experience developing software using AI models
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 years experience in network automation software leveraging software defined networking principles
- 4+ years of experience in routing and switching - hardware design and knowledge of forwarding and data planes
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Network design experience, Traffic engineering and capacity planning in multifaceted networks
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Modern data center architectures (spine-leaf, fabric)
- Experience working in global team environments to solve problems
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against deadlines
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
The Network Infrastructure team is responsible for designing, building, and operating one of the largest networks in the world. Networking is at the core of all Meta products and experiences, and we are looking for Network Production Engineers who are interested in solving complex technical challenges in the Backbone, Datacenter, and AI Network domains. The scale of the network and its continuous expansion presents an opportunity to work on and solve interesting engineering challenges in the datacenter network domain. We create new and innovative ways of designing and operating our global datacenter networks and do it at scale with efficiency. Production Network Engineers at Meta are hybrid software and network engineers who design, build, and operate our worldwide network. This team owns the complete lifecycle of the network, which includes areas of planning, design, product definition, QA, deployment, and monitoring. Simple, elegant, and scalable network design, automation, and data analytics are the keys to meeting our demands. In this role, you will be part of a team that is responsible for conceiving design solutions, developing and deploying network software, systems, and tools that keep the network operating at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This role offers an opportunity to solve scaling challenges supporting billions of people using our family of apps, as well as cutting-edge challenges in AI workloads that power new Meta products.
Network Production Engineering, Infrastructure Responsibilities:
- Establish and implement global best practices and design new scalable network solutions
- Conceptualize, build, and maintain automation and tools to support network deployment, release engineering and operations
- Conduct thorough investigations into complex technical issues across networks, ranging from automated tooling to hardware failures and network issues
- Be on-call to learn from real world production challenges and take the lessons to improve current and future generation products
- Help increase operational efficiency between peers and cross-functional teams by identifying roadblocks, designing and delivering automation solutions, and driving change
- Develop operational process improvements and implement them in scalable, automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency
- Proactively identify gaps that impact multiple teams, develop execution plans, drive projects to completion, and influence cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience with planning, designing, building and/or operating scalable systems/networks
- 4+ years of coding experience in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Go, C++, or Java), and with willingness to learn new development languages as needed
- Demonstrated knowledge of TCP, IPv4/6, Routing Protocols (one or more of BGP, MPLS, ISIS, or similar), and related network services (e.g. DHCP and DNS)
- Experience developing and understanding network device configuration in multi vendor environments (Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Brocade, etc.)
- Hardware evaluation and vendor management
- Experience developing software using AI models
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 years experience in network automation software leveraging software defined networking principles
- 4+ years of experience in routing and switching - hardware design and knowledge of forwarding and data planes
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Network design experience, Traffic engineering and capacity planning in multifaceted networks
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Modern data center architectures (spine-leaf, fabric)
- Experience working in global team environments to solve problems
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against deadlines
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Network Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering satisfies E-3 visa requirements, but your employer will need to confirm the role requires that specific field. Document how your degree directly maps to the managerial and technical functions in the job description.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs in network engineering and IT infrastructure management. Employers with recent LCA certifications already understand the E-3 process, which removes a major friction point when you raise sponsorship during interviews.
Raise E-3 sponsorship before the offer stage
Network Engineering Manager roles often involve lengthy internal hiring approvals. Flag your E-3 status early in the process so the employer's HR or legal team can confirm they'll file the LCA without delaying your start date after the offer is signed.
Distinguish your managerial scope in the job offer letter
Consular officers assess whether the position genuinely requires a specialized degree. Make sure your offer letter spells out direct reports, infrastructure ownership, and technical decision-making authority so the role reads as specialty occupation, not general management.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your interview booking once your employer has signed off.
Book your consulate appointment after LCA certification, not before
A certified LCA is a hard requirement for your E-3 visa interview. DOL targets a seven-business-day certification window, but delays happen. Don't schedule your U.S. consulate appointment until you have the certified LCA in hand.
E-3 Visa Network Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Network Engineering Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship willingness is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces Network Engineering Manager positions at employers who have demonstrated a history of sponsoring work visas, saving you the time of vetting each company individually.
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 Network Engineering Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or network engineering. Roles focused on managing infrastructure teams, architecting network systems, or overseeing security operations routinely meet the specialty occupation standard. General management positions without a clear technical degree requirement can be harder to qualify, so the job description needs to reflect the technical scope.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Network Engineering Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for most practical purposes, so you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 annually and selected by lottery, meaning qualified candidates are routinely excluded through no fault of their own. For Australian professionals, the E-3 path is significantly more predictable for a senior role like Network Engineering Manager.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Network Engineering Manager?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the incoming employer before you start working for them. There is no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21, so you cannot simply transfer your status. If you're already in the United States, your new employer must file a new LCA with DOL, and you'll typically need to attend a consulate interview in Australia or at a U.S. consulate abroad to get the updated visa stamp.