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Principal Software Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian engineers can pursue U.S. offers year-round. Your employer files an LCA with the DOL before you apply at a U.S. consulate.
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INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA Dynamo is a high-throughput, low-latency inference framework for serving generative AI and reasoning models across multi-node distributed environments. Built in Rust for performance and Python for extensibility, Dynamo orchestrates GPU shards, routes requests, and manages shared KV cache across heterogeneous clusters so that many accelerators feel like a single system at datacenter scale. As large language models rapidly outgrow the memory and compute budget of any single GPU, this platform enables efficient, resilient deployment of cutting-edge LLM workloads. We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to define the vision and roadmap for memory management of large-scale LLM and storage systems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and evolve a unified memory layer that spans GPU memory, pinned host memory, RDMA-accessible memory, SSD tiers, and remote file/object/cloud storage to support large-scale LLM inference.
Architect and implement deep integrations with leading LLM serving engines (such as vLLM, SGLang, TensorRT-LLM), with a focus on KV-cache offload, reuse, and remote sharing across heterogeneous and disaggregated clusters.
Co-design interfaces and protocols that enable disaggregated prefill, peer-to-peer KV-cache sharing, and multi-tier KV-cache storage (GPU, CPU, local disk, and remote memory) for high-throughput, low-latency inference.
Partner closely with GPU architecture, networking, and platform teams to exploit GPUDirect, RDMA, NVLink, and similar technologies for low-latency KV-cache access and sharing across heterogeneous accelerators and memory pools.
* Mentor senior and junior engineers, set technical direction for memory and storage subsystems, and represent the team in internal reviews and external forums (open source, conferences, and customer-facing technical deep dives).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Masters or PhD or equivalent experience
15+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, high-performance storage, or ML systems infrastructure in C/C++ and Python, with a track record of delivering production services.
Deep understanding of memory hierarchies (GPU HBM, host DRAM, SSD, and remote/object storage) and experience designing systems that span multiple tiers for performance and cost efficiency.
Distributed caching or key-value systems, especially designs optimized for low latency and high concurrency.
Hands-on experience with networked I/O and RDMA/NVMe-oF/NVLink-style technologies, and familiarity with concepts like disaggregated and aggregated deployments for AI clusters.
Strong skills in profiling and optimizing systems across CPU, GPU, memory, and network, using metrics to drive architectural decisions and validate improvements in TTFT and throughput.
* Excellent communication skills and prior experience leading cross-functional efforts with research, product, and customer teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior contributions to open-source LLM serving or systems projects focused on KV-cache optimization, compression, streaming, or reuse.
Experience designing unified memory or storage layers that expose a single logical KV or object model across GPU, host, SSD, and cloud tiers, especially in enterprise or hyperscale environments.
* Publications or patents in areas such as LLM systems, memory-disaggregated architectures, RDMA/NVLink-based data planes, or KV-cache/CDN-like systems for ML.
With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to match the role. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree maps cleanly to Principal Software Engineer. If your Australian three-year bachelor's is questioned, gather academic transcripts and a credentials evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Companies that have filed LCAs for software engineering roles before understand the E-3 visa process. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has sponsored similar titles, not just broad tech roles.
Clarify your seniority level during offer negotiation
Principal Engineer titles can span wildly different salary bands and job codes internally. Get the official job title and SOC code in writing before your employer files the LCA, because the DOL certifies the prevailing wage against that specific classification.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation. That removes the filing burden from your new employer and speeds up the timeline between signed offer and visa appointment.
Build your Australian consulate appointment into your start date
E-3 applications go through a U.S. consulate in Australia, not USCIS. Appointment wait times at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth vary by season. Negotiate a start date at least six to eight weeks after your offer is accepted to allow for LCA certification and scheduling.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your interview
Consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. Having a clear role scope, a defined employer relationship, and no pending immigrant visa petitions in your name strengthens your E-3 nonimmigrant intent posture at the interview.
E-3 Visa Principal Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Principal Software Engineer 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. You can filter by job title and see which employers are open to sponsoring the E-3, which saves time compared to contacting companies that have no prior E-3 filing history or are unfamiliar with the visa category.
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 Principal Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Principal Software Engineer roles require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the DOL and USCIS specialty occupation definition. The seniority of the title actually strengthens the case, since senior technical roles are harder to argue as non-degree positions. Make sure your employer's internal job description reflects degree requirements, not just preferred qualifications.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Principal Software Engineer role?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap, so you can apply any time of year without waiting for an April registration window. H-1B visa selection is random, which means a qualified Principal Software Engineer can be rejected purely by chance. The E-3 also processes through a consulate rather than USCIS, which is typically faster. The only constraint is Australian citizenship.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Principal Software Engineer?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start work. Unlike H-1B portability rules, E-3 status doesn't carry over automatically. If you're already in the U.S., you'll generally need to leave and attend a consulate appointment in Australia to get the new visa stamp before beginning the new role.