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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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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 supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of 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 providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
You'll architect, design, and implement federated and highly scalable distributed systems with high availability, low latency, and high throughput. You'll get the chance to use AWS' latest technologies to build and deploy enterprise-class products.
A day in the life
Do you enjoy building systems from the ground up? Are you passionate about setting standards for an AWS product in its early stages of development, as well as influence its architecture and product ideation? Do you like working with the newest native AWS technologies and developing systems that can grow to the AWS scale? As part of AWS Supply Chain Management Team, you'll be a key part of developing next-generation supply chain solutions, and you'll have the chance to design and create enterprise-class products from scratch.
As a Principal Engineer for AWS Capacity Delivery, you will spearhead the evolution of supply planning and fulfillment systems, providing technical leadership on high-impact challenges. You'll work closely with business stakeholders to understand long-term supply chain needs, design algorithms for risk management, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and network planning.
Your focus will be on rigorously simplifying systems and processes to enhance AWS capacity delivery efficiency. You will architect complex supply chain solutions, make critical technical decisions, and evolve interfaces across partner systems and teams. You will balance technical excellence with business value while guiding the broader engineering organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 12+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 8+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Expertise in manufacturing Supply Chain systems, ERPs, and optimization algorithms
- Expertise with using GenAI/Agentic solutions in Supply Chain Planning
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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually
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.
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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 supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of 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 providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
You'll architect, design, and implement federated and highly scalable distributed systems with high availability, low latency, and high throughput. You'll get the chance to use AWS' latest technologies to build and deploy enterprise-class products.
A day in the life
Do you enjoy building systems from the ground up? Are you passionate about setting standards for an AWS product in its early stages of development, as well as influence its architecture and product ideation? Do you like working with the newest native AWS technologies and developing systems that can grow to the AWS scale? As part of AWS Supply Chain Management Team, you'll be a key part of developing next-generation supply chain solutions, and you'll have the chance to design and create enterprise-class products from scratch.
As a Principal Engineer for AWS Capacity Delivery, you will spearhead the evolution of supply planning and fulfillment systems, providing technical leadership on high-impact challenges. You'll work closely with business stakeholders to understand long-term supply chain needs, design algorithms for risk management, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and network planning.
Your focus will be on rigorously simplifying systems and processes to enhance AWS capacity delivery efficiency. You will architect complex supply chain solutions, make critical technical decisions, and evolve interfaces across partner systems and teams. You will balance technical excellence with business value while guiding the broader engineering organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 12+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 8+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Expertise in manufacturing Supply Chain systems, ERPs, and optimization algorithms
- Expertise with using GenAI/Agentic solutions in Supply Chain Planning
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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Software Engineer
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 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.
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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 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.
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