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Platform Engineering Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Australian nationals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery, giving you a direct path to leading U.S. platform teams.
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Come shape the future of AI; this is the team where your work will matter immediately and at massive scale.
As Microsoft pushes the boundaries of what AI can do, we’re searching for passionate builders ready to tackle the most exciting and complex challenges of our time. Our vision is bold: create true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure — and make it accessible to everyone.
Microsoft is hiring an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to help power the next generation of our personal AI, Copilot. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, strong backend engineering skills, and a mastery of templating to architect durable, elegant systems. Just as importantly, you’ll bring positive energy, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to a team that values kindness as much as technical excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building world-class consumer experiences, you’ll feel right at home.
Our Platform Engineering team builds the APIs that enable finetuning, deployment, and the core Copilot experience, partnering closely with Product, Design, and AI Research to bring breakthrough ideas to life.
At Microsoft, we empower every person and organization to achieve more. We operate with a growth mindset, innovate to uplift others, and work together with respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Build secure, high-performance AI platform services that power Copilot.
- Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, application engineers, and AI researchers to create next-generation AI products.
- Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, maintainable code.
- Navigate obstacles with creativity and urgency to deliver value quickly and iteratively.
- Work in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle.
- Embody our Culture and Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years people management experience
- 4+ years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use of datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
- 4+ years' experience building distributed systems at scale and extensive systems knowledge that spans bare-metal hosts to containers to networking.
- Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
- Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
Overview
Come shape the future of AI; this is the team where your work will matter immediately and at massive scale.
As Microsoft pushes the boundaries of what AI can do, we’re searching for passionate builders ready to tackle the most exciting and complex challenges of our time. Our vision is bold: create true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure — and make it accessible to everyone.
Microsoft is hiring an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to help power the next generation of our personal AI, Copilot. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, strong backend engineering skills, and a mastery of templating to architect durable, elegant systems. Just as importantly, you’ll bring positive energy, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to a team that values kindness as much as technical excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building world-class consumer experiences, you’ll feel right at home.
Our Platform Engineering team builds the APIs that enable finetuning, deployment, and the core Copilot experience, partnering closely with Product, Design, and AI Research to bring breakthrough ideas to life.
At Microsoft, we empower every person and organization to achieve more. We operate with a growth mindset, innovate to uplift others, and work together with respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Build secure, high-performance AI platform services that power Copilot.
- Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, application engineers, and AI researchers to create next-generation AI products.
- Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, maintainable code.
- Navigate obstacles with creativity and urgency to deliver value quickly and iteratively.
- Work in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle.
- Embody our Culture and Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years people management experience
- 4+ years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use of datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
- 4+ years' experience building distributed systems at scale and extensive systems knowledge that spans bare-metal hosts to containers to networking.
- Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
- Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Engineering Manager
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. hiring
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation before your first interview round so you can address it confidently if asked.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs under SOC code 11-9041 to identify companies that have already sponsored Platform Engineering or infrastructure leadership roles, these employers understand the E-3 process and won't need educating.
Position your role as a specialty occupation early
Platform Engineering Manager is a qualifying specialty occupation, but your offer letter needs to reflect it. Push HR to specify that the role requires a degree in computer science or engineering, not just 'a relevant degree,' before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer timeline
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment can be scheduled. Build at least two weeks of LCA processing time into your start date negotiation so your first day isn't delayed by paperwork your employer controls, not you.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This is especially useful for Platform Engineering Manager roles where the specialty occupation framing requires precise documentation to satisfy USCIS standards at the consulate.
Clarify E-3 renewal expectations before accepting an offer
E-3 renewals require a new LCA each cycle, meaning your employer re-certifies your prevailing wage every two years. Confirm your employer is prepared to do this before signing, companies new to E-3 sometimes assume the first filing is a one-time effort.
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How do I find Platform Engineering Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Platform Engineering Manager roles filtered specifically for E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you can't easily tell which employers have filed LCAs for this role before. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified E-3 sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that will decline once they learn you need sponsorship.
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 Platform Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Platform Engineering Manager roles require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The DOL classifies this type of infrastructure and engineering leadership work under management of computer and information systems, which consistently meets the specialty occupation standard used to certify E-3 LCAs.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Platform Engineering Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that affects most applicants, so there's no April registration gamble that the H-1B requires. You can apply at a U.S. consulate in Australia as soon as your employer's LCA is DOL-certified, often within weeks of an offer. H-1B requires an October 1 start date at the earliest for cap-subject petitions, making E-3 significantly faster for Australians in this role.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new employer if I change Platform Engineering Manager jobs?
Yes, but there's no formal transfer mechanism, each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if your current one has expired. You can start working for the new employer once they have a certified LCA and you've obtained updated E-3 status, either through a consulate appointment or, in some cases, a change of status filing with USCIS.
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