E-3 Visa Senior Asic Design Engineer Jobs
Senior ASIC Design Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Australian citizens can secure two-year renewable E-3 status without entering a lottery, making it one of the most direct paths into U.S. semiconductor design teams.
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with digital logic design principles, RTL design concepts, and languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Experience with three or more SoC projects/cycles.
- Familiarity with the full ASIC flow (DFT, synthesis, PnR), SerDes behavior, and scripting (Python, Tcl, or Perl) to drive technical execution.
- Expert knowledge of NoC/Memory architecture, flow control, and performance tuning.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional efforts with software and system hardware teams, from initial library RTL development through to silicon bring-up.
- Advanced RTL design skills with mastery of multi-clock domains, timing closure, datapath optimization, and hardware/firmware partitioning.
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In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.
As a Design Engineer, you will architect and implement SoC-level RTL for our next-generation data center accelerators. You will design high-performance subsystems, build the foundational SoC infrastructure, including clocking, reset, error handling, and chip management that powers our silicon. In this highly cross-functional role, you will be offered a "big picture" view of the product life-cycle from concept to production, requiring close collaboration with software and hardware teams to deliver accelerators. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Drive the complete RTL life-cycle from initial microarchitecture, coding, and documentation to sign-off readiness (Lint, CDC, synthesis) for high-performance designs meeting strict PPA targets and quality guidelines.
- Collaborate with system architects to align on chip-level bandwidth, latency, and power objectives, and partner with the Verification and Physical Design teams to define test plans and achieve timing closure.
- Identify test requirements, define methodology/tools, and execute testing of silicon systems; drive protocol resolution and lead post-silicon bring-up to validate link integrity and subsystem performance.
- Influence designs to enhance testing, validation, and debugging capabilities, while establishing third-party IP requirements and driving the selection process.
- Develop and maintain policies, processes, procedures, methods, and documentation for silicon deliverables to enhance efficiency, productivity, and project sustainability.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with digital logic design principles, RTL design concepts, and languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Experience with three or more SoC projects/cycles.
- Familiarity with the full ASIC flow (DFT, synthesis, PnR), SerDes behavior, and scripting (Python, Tcl, or Perl) to drive technical execution.
- Expert knowledge of NoC/Memory architecture, flow control, and performance tuning.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional efforts with software and system hardware teams, from initial library RTL development through to silicon bring-up.
- Advanced RTL design skills with mastery of multi-clock domains, timing closure, datapath optimization, and hardware/firmware partitioning.
About the job
In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.
As a Design Engineer, you will architect and implement SoC-level RTL for our next-generation data center accelerators. You will design high-performance subsystems, build the foundational SoC infrastructure, including clocking, reset, error handling, and chip management that powers our silicon. In this highly cross-functional role, you will be offered a "big picture" view of the product life-cycle from concept to production, requiring close collaboration with software and hardware teams to deliver accelerators. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Drive the complete RTL life-cycle from initial microarchitecture, coding, and documentation to sign-off readiness (Lint, CDC, synthesis) for high-performance designs meeting strict PPA targets and quality guidelines.
- Collaborate with system architects to align on chip-level bandwidth, latency, and power objectives, and partner with the Verification and Physical Design teams to define test plans and achieve timing closure.
- Identify test requirements, define methodology/tools, and execute testing of silicon systems; drive protocol resolution and lead post-silicon bring-up to validate link integrity and subsystem performance.
- Influence designs to enhance testing, validation, and debugging capabilities, while establishing third-party IP requirements and driving the selection process.
- Develop and maintain policies, processes, procedures, methods, and documentation for silicon deliverables to enhance efficiency, productivity, and project sustainability.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Asic Design Engineer
Align your credentials to SOC classifications
U.S. employers file your LCA under a specific DOL Standard Occupational Classification code. For ASIC roles, this is typically Electrical Engineers (17-2071). Confirm your degree transcripts and experience letters map clearly to that classification before applying.
Target fabless and semiconductor IP companies
Fabless design houses like Qualcomm, AMD, and Apple Silicon teams file LCAs regularly for ASIC roles and have established E-3 visa sponsorship workflows. Prioritise employers with active DOL LCA disclosure filings over those with no prior sponsorship history.
Request an E-3 specific offer letter early
Ask your hiring manager to specify the job title, SOC code, prevailing wage level, and full-time status in your offer letter. Vague offer letters are the most common reason LCA filings stall or require correction before your consulate appointment.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end processing
From LCA certification with the DOL through to your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your start date doesn't slip while you're chasing employer HR teams.
Resolve your 3-year degree equivalency before your interview
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 purposes, but consular officers may ask. Have a credential evaluation letter ready if your degree length or major field could raise questions.
Negotiate your start date around LCA certification timelines
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but that clock starts only after your employer submits the application. Build at least three weeks between your signed offer and proposed start date to avoid status gaps at the consulate.
E-3 Visa Senior Asic Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Senior ASIC Design Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title, location, and sponsorship availability to find Senior ASIC Design Engineer openings at employers who have filed LCAs before, which is the strongest signal that a company will support your E-3 application.
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 Senior ASIC Design Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. ASIC design engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. The role involves theoretical and practical application of highly specialised knowledge in digital logic design, RTL coding, and physical design verification, all of which USCIS consistently recognises as qualifying fields.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Australian ASIC engineers?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no random selection risk. H-1B visa registration enters a lottery where your chances depend on overall demand, which has exceeded 400,000 registrations in recent years. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is a significantly more predictable path into a U.S. ASIC role because approval depends on your qualifications and the employer's filing, not chance.
Can I switch ASIC employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before the transfer is complete. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and your new visa documentation is in order. There is no portability provision like AC21 under the E-3, so timing your transition carefully matters.