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Pre Sales Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. employment in technical sales.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the data center delivery — and we’re looking for talented leaders who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of Construction managers, Design engineers, Procurement managers, Cost Engineers, Technical Project Managers, Finance Managers, software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while positioning AWS DC delivery for the fastest delivery possible for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS is seeking a motivated and data-driven Lead of Pre-construction organization to support the Americas data center build out. The candidate should have strong construction project planning from due diligence to design to contracting and to project close out experience. They must possess strong analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities, manager experience, and a hands-on passion to dive deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, the candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale construction projects.
As a leader of Pre-Construction, you will lead a team of highly talented builders responsible for developing project budgets, leading campus planning in partnership with Real Estate, Design and Project Management, drive constructability improvements project over project, deliver project schedules that align with capacity delivery needs, and partner with procurement to contract supply partners and supply capacity to enable our long-term growth. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to ensure budget accuracy, scope accuracy, cost avoidance, value engineering, and schedule and constructability optimization.
The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience managing teams. Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value
- High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
- Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
- Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
- Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager/owner mentality
- Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape
- Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time
- Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments
- Strong influencing skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of relevant management experience in datacenter operations, facility engineering operations, information technology critical environment facilities, advanced high volume manufacturing, datacenter build-outs and scaling, or similar experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science
- Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education in construction management or civil/mechanical/electrical engineering. And large scale data center campus build out experience.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 182,300.00 - 272,500.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the data center delivery — and we’re looking for talented leaders who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of Construction managers, Design engineers, Procurement managers, Cost Engineers, Technical Project Managers, Finance Managers, software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while positioning AWS DC delivery for the fastest delivery possible for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS is seeking a motivated and data-driven Lead of Pre-construction organization to support the Americas data center build out. The candidate should have strong construction project planning from due diligence to design to contracting and to project close out experience. They must possess strong analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities, manager experience, and a hands-on passion to dive deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, the candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale construction projects.
As a leader of Pre-Construction, you will lead a team of highly talented builders responsible for developing project budgets, leading campus planning in partnership with Real Estate, Design and Project Management, drive constructability improvements project over project, deliver project schedules that align with capacity delivery needs, and partner with procurement to contract supply partners and supply capacity to enable our long-term growth. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to ensure budget accuracy, scope accuracy, cost avoidance, value engineering, and schedule and constructability optimization.
The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience managing teams. Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value
- High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
- Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
- Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
- Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager/owner mentality
- Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape
- Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time
- Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments
- Strong influencing skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of relevant management experience in datacenter operations, facility engineering operations, information technology critical environment facilities, advanced high volume manufacturing, datacenter build-outs and scaling, or similar experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science
- Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education in construction management or civil/mechanical/electrical engineering. And large scale data center campus build out experience.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 182,300.00 - 272,500.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Pre Sales Engineer
Align your degree to the role
U.S. consular officers assess whether your specific degree field supports a Pre Sales Engineer position. A degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or information systems maps cleanly. A business degree alone may prompt additional documentation.
Search for employers with LCA filing history
Companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for Pre Sales or Solutions Engineer roles already understand E-3 visa sponsorship requirements. Targeting these employers shortens the offer-to-visa timeline and reduces the risk of a withdrawn offer due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Prepare a technical portfolio before outreach
Pre Sales Engineers are hired on demonstrated ability to map product capabilities to customer problems. Having recorded demos, proof-of-concept documentation, or customer success case studies ready before interviews signals readiness and accelerates the offer stage.
Clarify LCA timing with your hiring manager
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa at the consulate. Confirming this step is on the employer's radar early prevents delays between offer acceptance and your consulate appointment date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the coordination errors that happen when employers unfamiliar with E-3 try to manage the DOL and consulate steps simultaneously.
Address dual intent directly at your interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers may probe your intent to return to Australia. Pre Sales Engineers often receive offers tied to long-term account relationships, which can raise questions. Prepare a clear, factual account of your plans without overpromising on permanence.
E-3 Visa Pre Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Pre Sales Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Pre Sales Engineer roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you waste time on roles where employers are only familiar with H-1B visa or won't sponsor at all. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with active E-3 filing history so your applications go to employers already prepared to sponsor.
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 Pre Sales Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as engineering, computer science, or information technology. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive sales experience for a degree can create complications at the consulate. Your offer letter should explicitly state the degree requirement to support the specialty occupation classification.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Pre Sales Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, unlike the H-1B which uses a randomised lottery with a 85,000 slot cap each fiscal year. For Australian Pre Sales Engineers, this means sponsorship can begin at any point in the year with a predictable consulate-based process. The H-1B requires waiting for April registration and a selection outcome you can't control.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Pre Sales Engineer?
Yes, but you need to restart the E-3 process with your new employer. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your new company must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if you travel internationally. If you remain inside the U.S., you can begin work for the new employer once the LCA is certified and your status is updated, without waiting for a new visa stamp.