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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer roles sit squarely within E-3 visa specialty occupation requirements, combining deep technical expertise with client-facing implementation work that demands a relevant engineering or computer science degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 sponsorship without competing in a lottery, making these high-demand positions far more accessible than H-1B visa pathways.
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Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the Role
Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at Rippling are customer-facing software engineers who bridge the gap between the complex business problems of our customers and the full power of the Rippling Platform.
In this role, you will lead some of the most technically and organizationally complex customer engagements, owning not just execution but also problem framing, solution strategy, and cross-functional alignment. You are trusted to operate with minimal guidance, influence customer direction, and raise the bar for technical quality and customer outcomes.
This role is ideal for experienced engineers who combine strong technical judgment, customer intuition, and product thinking — and who thrive on responsibility and ownership.
What You Will Do
- Partner directly with customer stakeholders — from individual contributors to executives — to understand business processes, pain points, and success criteria.
- Own the full lifecycle of customer solutions, from discovery and scoping through build, deployment, and post-launch iteration.
- Build custom solutions on the Rippling Platform, including data connectors, custom apps, functions, workflows, data models, reports, and analytics by writing code in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, and SQL, alongside Rippling’s no-code tooling.
- Translate ambiguous business requirements into clear technical designs and working software.
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout implementation, including troubleshooting, optimization, and adoption support.
- Identify opportunities where customer solutions can inform or extend native Rippling product capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with account teams, product managers, and engineers to align customer needs with platform capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in at least one of TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Go, with experience in SQL and data modeling.
- Proven ability to lead ambiguous projects independently and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with senior customer stakeholders.
- Strong customer empathy paired with sound technical judgment.
- Excellent project ownership and execution skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed (up to ~25%).
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
126,000 - 220,500 USD per year (US Tier 1)
About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the Role
Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at Rippling are customer-facing software engineers who bridge the gap between the complex business problems of our customers and the full power of the Rippling Platform.
In this role, you will lead some of the most technically and organizationally complex customer engagements, owning not just execution but also problem framing, solution strategy, and cross-functional alignment. You are trusted to operate with minimal guidance, influence customer direction, and raise the bar for technical quality and customer outcomes.
This role is ideal for experienced engineers who combine strong technical judgment, customer intuition, and product thinking — and who thrive on responsibility and ownership.
What You Will Do
- Partner directly with customer stakeholders — from individual contributors to executives — to understand business processes, pain points, and success criteria.
- Own the full lifecycle of customer solutions, from discovery and scoping through build, deployment, and post-launch iteration.
- Build custom solutions on the Rippling Platform, including data connectors, custom apps, functions, workflows, data models, reports, and analytics by writing code in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, and SQL, alongside Rippling’s no-code tooling.
- Translate ambiguous business requirements into clear technical designs and working software.
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout implementation, including troubleshooting, optimization, and adoption support.
- Identify opportunities where customer solutions can inform or extend native Rippling product capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with account teams, product managers, and engineers to align customer needs with platform capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in at least one of TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Go, with experience in SQL and data modeling.
- Proven ability to lead ambiguous projects independently and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with senior customer stakeholders.
- Strong customer empathy paired with sound technical judgment.
- Excellent project ownership and execution skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed (up to ~25%).
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
126,000 - 220,500 USD per year (US Tier 1)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
Consular officers assess whether your specific engineering or computer science degree directly supports an FDE role. Prepare a one-page credential summary mapping your Australian qualifications to U.S. specialty occupation standards before you start applying.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs under software or systems engineering job categories. Prior LCA activity signals an established E-3 sponsorship workflow, reducing delays after you receive an offer.
Clarify the client-site deployment question upfront
FDE roles often involve working at customer sites rather than your employer's registered address. Your LCA must list the correct worksite locations. Raise this with your hiring contact before the offer stage so the employer files the LCA accurately from the start.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for offer-to-consulate paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission and DS-160 preparation. This avoids the most common filing errors that delay consulate appointments for technical roles with complex job descriptions.
Request an itinerary addendum for multi-site roles
If your FDE contract covers multiple customer locations across different states, ask your employer to include a deployment schedule as supporting documentation. USCIS and consular officers reviewing specialty occupation claims for traveling technical roles look for this level of specificity.
Prepare a technical scope statement for your interview
Consular officers may ask you to explain how your day-to-day work differs from general software support. A concise written summary of your implementation methodology, tools you deploy, and the client outcomes you drive strengthens your specialty occupation case in the interview room.
E-3 Visa Senior Forward Deployed Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Forward Deployed Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Search by job title and filter for employers with verified E-3 or LCA filing history. Because FDE roles sit at the intersection of engineering and customer success, searching both categories improves your results significantly.
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 Forward Deployed Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, systems engineering, or software engineering. Roles that frame the position as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field, or that treat the degree as preferred rather than required, can create specialty occupation problems at the consulate. Your offer letter and job description should specify the degree field explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Forward Deployed Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year after receiving a job offer. H-1B requires winning a random lottery that runs once annually in March, with results typically in April. For FDE roles, where offers often have fast start dates tied to client implementation cycles, the E-3's year-round availability and four-to-six week processing timeline is a practical advantage.
Can my E-3 visa cover work at multiple customer sites across different U.S. states?
Yes, but the LCA must account for all primary worksites. If you're deployed across multiple states regularly, your employer may need to file a blanket LCA or list each location. The DOL requires the prevailing wage determination to reflect conditions in each work location, so a single-city LCA doesn't automatically cover nationwide deployment. Confirm the filing scope with your employer before the LCA is submitted.