E-3 Visa Senior Mlops Engineer Jobs
Senior MLOps Engineer roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, meaning Australian citizens can pursue U.S. sponsorship without entering a lottery. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, then you attend a consulate interview in Australia. The visa is renewable every two years with no cap.
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Greetings Everyone
Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
MUST HAVE - TECH SKILLS:
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Hands on with designing end to end scalable ML system (should have worked on recent projects within last 12 months).
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Hands on with implementation of scalable ML system. Proven ownership across entire or partial ML and MLOps lifecycle:
a. Evaluation Techniques.
b. Machine Learning Algorithms.
c. Statistical Modeling.
d. End to end deployment.
e. Metric generation.
f. Model monitoring and deployment.
g. Prompt Engineering. -
Hand on with ML Model optimization - quantization, pruning, or speculative decoding etc.
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Hand on with ML Model system optimizations ie ability to quickly identify bottlenecks and resolve them from System perspective.
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Programming & Frameworks: Hands on and have worked on recent projects (within last 12 months) in:
a. Java
i. library/dependency management
ii. Package and distribution management
iii. Algorithms
b. Python
c. Tensorflow / PyTorch -
Knowledge of DevOps principles and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Terraform).
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Strong understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
MUST HAVE - SOFT SKILLS:
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Good Team worker & good collaborations skills.
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Ability to abstract out details, define problem & have clear technical communication.
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Ability to lead inter team communication.
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Ability to write crisp and effective documentation.
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Ensures that deadlines are met.
GOOD TO HAVE - TECH SKILLS:
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GCP ML Tech stack.
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Experienced with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
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Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
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Stay informed about the ethical implications of machine learning eg: selection bias.
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Model Training.
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Data Analytics - figure out anomalies, skew, discrepancies.
-
Hands on with developing on device ML System.
GOOD TO HAVE - SOFT SKILLS:
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Mentoring and Leadership.
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Project Management.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND DURATION
Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
INTRODUCTION
Greetings Everyone
Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
MUST HAVE - TECH SKILLS:
-
Hands on with designing end to end scalable ML system (should have worked on recent projects within last 12 months).
-
Hands on with implementation of scalable ML system. Proven ownership across entire or partial ML and MLOps lifecycle:
a. Evaluation Techniques.
b. Machine Learning Algorithms.
c. Statistical Modeling.
d. End to end deployment.
e. Metric generation.
f. Model monitoring and deployment.
g. Prompt Engineering. -
Hand on with ML Model optimization - quantization, pruning, or speculative decoding etc.
-
Hand on with ML Model system optimizations ie ability to quickly identify bottlenecks and resolve them from System perspective.
-
Programming & Frameworks: Hands on and have worked on recent projects (within last 12 months) in:
a. Java
i. library/dependency management
ii. Package and distribution management
iii. Algorithms
b. Python
c. Tensorflow / PyTorch -
Knowledge of DevOps principles and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Terraform).
-
Strong understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
MUST HAVE - SOFT SKILLS:
-
Good Team worker & good collaborations skills.
-
Ability to abstract out details, define problem & have clear technical communication.
-
Ability to lead inter team communication.
-
Ability to write crisp and effective documentation.
-
Ensures that deadlines are met.
GOOD TO HAVE - TECH SKILLS:
-
GCP ML Tech stack.
-
Experienced with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
-
Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
-
Stay informed about the ethical implications of machine learning eg: selection bias.
-
Model Training.
-
Data Analytics - figure out anomalies, skew, discrepancies.
-
Hands on with developing on device ML System.
GOOD TO HAVE - SOFT SKILLS:
-
Mentoring and Leadership.
-
Project Management.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND DURATION
Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Mlops Engineer
Translate your MLOps credentials for U.S. hiring managers
Australian MLOps experience with tools like Kubeflow, MLflow, or SageMaker maps directly to U.S. job requirements, but frame your CV around production deployment cycles and model monitoring ownership rather than project contributions. U.S. hiring managers prioritize operational accountability.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs under SOC codes for MLOps or related ML engineering titles. Employers already familiar with LCA certification understand the E-3 process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship uncertainty.
Clarify the E-3 timeline during the offer stage
Once you have a written offer, DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days, followed by a consulate appointment. Tell your hiring manager upfront that the E-3 process runs faster than H-1B change of status, which removes a common reason employers hesitate to extend offers.
Verify your degree field aligns with the MLOps specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires your degree to be in a directly related field, such as computer science, software engineering, or a quantitative discipline. If your Australian degree title is non-standard, gather course transcripts showing machine learning, distributed systems, or data engineering coursework before your consulate appointment.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline your application
MLOps roles often involve complex job duty descriptions that need to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA filing, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, reducing the back-and-forth that slows down technical role applications.
Prepare for consulate questions about remote and contractor arrangements
Senior MLOps Engineers frequently work across distributed teams or on platform-level infrastructure that serves multiple internal clients. Consular officers may ask whether your role is permanent employment or contract work, so bring documentation confirming a direct employment relationship with a single U.S. employer.
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Find Senior Mlops Engineer JobsSenior Mlops Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior MLOps Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Senior MLOps Engineer roles with confirmed E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up spending time on roles where the employer has no sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have actively filed LCAs, which is the strongest signal an employer 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 MLOps Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Senior MLOps Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related quantitative field, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The role must require that specific degree for entry, not just prefer it. Roles focused on ML pipeline architecture, model deployment infrastructure, and production monitoring consistently meet this threshold.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Australian MLOps engineers?
The E-3 visa is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, unlike the H-1B which is capped at 85,000 per year and requires winning a random selection. For MLOps engineers, this means you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer, and your employer faces a much shorter timeline from offer to start date, typically two to four weeks after LCA certification.
Can I change employers or take on a new MLOps contract while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp or an amended status if you're already in the U.S. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories. For senior-level MLOps roles that may involve platform-level work spanning multiple business units, confirm with your new employer that the job duties are tied to a single legal entity before starting the LCA process.
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