E-3 Visa Security Software Engineer Jobs
Security Software Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, requiring a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Australian citizens can secure sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery, and the E-3 visa renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying role.
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Description -
About Us
Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators, and entrepreneurs around the globe.
HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze.
The Program:
Our future success depends on the innovation and fresh ideas you bring to HP, Inc. We are hiring students and new graduates with a diverse set of skills and experiences to join us, across the different organizations that make us HP, Inc. Our new grad program is intended to help you learn and grow at HP, give you an opportunity to make an impact, and work with leading edge technology. At HP, you’ll use advanced tools and technology to tackle complex challenges that make a real impact on people’s lives.
Applies foundation of a function's principles, theories, and concepts to assignments of limited scope. Uses professional concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience. Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.
Responsibilities:
- Codes and programs enhancements, updates, and changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools
- Executes established test plans and protocols for assigned portions of code; identifies, logs, and debugs assigned issues.
- Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
- Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.
- Apply security expertise to build highly secure products for our customers
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience
Knowledge and Skills:
- Exposure in building solutions from the ground up.
- Proficient in multiple software development tools and languages, with a strong focus on programming with either C/C++, C#, .NetCore, WPF, XAML, React JS and Cloud technologies.
- Exposure with unit testing methodologies.
- Understanding of Agile principles needed and experience working in tools like ADO.
- Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platform such as Windows and Cloud.
- Good knowledge of the Windows registry, Certificates, file and folder security, local/domain user security and general operating system
- Hands on knowledge on Windows programming (multi-threading, sockets, etc.) and Windows application development
- Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex Application issues
- Self-starter with desire to work across a variety of technology stack and challenges
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Exposure Design patterns, SOLID and Object Oriented Principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate product architectures and design proposals
Preferred:
- Prior knowledge with software security principles and cryptography will be preferred
Plus:
- Experience working with Python, Django, GO / Rust, Xamarin and Mobile app development
- Some knowledge of the following technologies: WMI, COM, networking, concurrency, databases, code optimization/performance testing
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience developing responsive web applications using JS Frameworks, HTML5, CSS
- Experience with Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes or k3s
- Experience in successful delivery for products to the market
The base pay range for this role is $91,050 to $119,542 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Software
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
Senior Security Software Engineer
Description -
About Us
Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators, and entrepreneurs around the globe.
HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze.
The Program:
Our future success depends on the innovation and fresh ideas you bring to HP, Inc. We are hiring students and new graduates with a diverse set of skills and experiences to join us, across the different organizations that make us HP, Inc. Our new grad program is intended to help you learn and grow at HP, give you an opportunity to make an impact, and work with leading edge technology. At HP, you’ll use advanced tools and technology to tackle complex challenges that make a real impact on people’s lives.
Applies foundation of a function's principles, theories, and concepts to assignments of limited scope. Uses professional concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience. Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.
Responsibilities:
- Codes and programs enhancements, updates, and changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools
- Executes established test plans and protocols for assigned portions of code; identifies, logs, and debugs assigned issues.
- Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
- Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.
- Apply security expertise to build highly secure products for our customers
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience
Knowledge and Skills:
- Exposure in building solutions from the ground up.
- Proficient in multiple software development tools and languages, with a strong focus on programming with either C/C++, C#, .NetCore, WPF, XAML, React JS and Cloud technologies.
- Exposure with unit testing methodologies.
- Understanding of Agile principles needed and experience working in tools like ADO.
- Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platform such as Windows and Cloud.
- Good knowledge of the Windows registry, Certificates, file and folder security, local/domain user security and general operating system
- Hands on knowledge on Windows programming (multi-threading, sockets, etc.) and Windows application development
- Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex Application issues
- Self-starter with desire to work across a variety of technology stack and challenges
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Exposure Design patterns, SOLID and Object Oriented Principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate product architectures and design proposals
Preferred:
- Prior knowledge with software security principles and cryptography will be preferred
Plus:
- Experience working with Python, Django, GO / Rust, Xamarin and Mobile app development
- Some knowledge of the following technologies: WMI, COM, networking, concurrency, databases, code optimization/performance testing
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience developing responsive web applications using JS Frameworks, HTML5, CSS
- Experience with Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes or k3s
- Experience in successful delivery for products to the market
The base pay range for this role is $91,050 to $119,542 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Software
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Security Software Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in computer science or cybersecurity are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Bring a credential evaluation if your degree title doesn't obviously map to a U.S. cybersecurity or software engineering field.
Target employers with active federal contracts
U.S. defense contractors and federal agencies frequently hire security software engineers and have established visa sponsorship workflows. These employers already understand DOL prevailing wage requirements, which shortens the LCA filing timeline on your end.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find security software engineer roles where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by visa type upfront saves you from progressing through interviews only to discover the employer won't support an Australian visa.
Clarify specialty occupation fit in your offer letter
Your offer letter needs to describe duties that require a degree in a specific technical field, not just any bachelor's degree. A vague job description listing general IT responsibilities can complicate your LCA filing, so ask the employer to specify cybersecurity or software engineering qualifications explicitly.
File your LCA before your start date is set
The DOL must certify your LCA before you can attend your consulate appointment. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, but errors or wage-level disputes can stall it. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date.
Prepare for security clearance questions at your consulate interview
Security software engineers interviewing for roles that involve U.S. government systems may face additional questions about the nature of their work. Know whether your role requires or leads to a clearance, and be ready to explain your employer's sponsorship of that process.
E-3 Visa Security Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Security Software Engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters roles specifically for Australian professionals seeking E-3 sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have confirmed they'll support the visa process. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you can spend weeks in interview processes before discovering a company won't sponsor an E-3.
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 Security Software Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided your offer letter describes duties that theoretically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related field. Roles where the employer would accept any degree field, or where duties are general IT support rather than specialized security engineering, may not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Security Software Engineers?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation exclusively for Australian citizens, and it has never been oversubscribed, meaning there's no lottery. The H-1B runs an annual lottery with a roughly one-in-four selection rate for most applicants. For Australian security software engineers, the E-3 is a direct, predictable path that doesn't depend on a random draw, and it renews indefinitely in two-year increments.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp, which requires returning to a U.S. consulate. If you're already inside the U.S., there's no USCIS petition required, but you can't start work for the new employer until the LCA is certified and your updated visa documentation is in order.