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Senior Software Development Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian engineers targeting U.S. tech roles with employer sponsorship.
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The Environment and Supply Chain Innovation (ESCI) team sits within Operations and works to uphold Apple’s values across our global supply chain. The ESCI Technology Solutions team is seeking an experienced Elixir engineer to join us. You’ll work alongside other software and data engineers in collaboration with our internal and external users to build applications that help support ESCI’s goals which include upholding the highest standards of labor and human rights for the people in our supply chain and Apple 2030 - Apple’s goal to be carbon neutral across our global footprint by 2030.
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Elixir Engineer, you will be a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing high-performance systems using Elixir and Phoenix. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, establish engineering best practices, and drive architectural decisions. You’ll partner closely with ESCI subject-matter experts across multiple disciplines to craft requirements and strategy - strong communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Elixir applications leveraging Phoenix/LiveView
- Mentor and guide engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting Elixir best practices across the organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and strategies
- Effectively communicate and present technical solutions, strategy, and roadmaps to ESCI stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with 3+ years of production Elixir/OTP experience
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- Strong knowledge of Phoenix framework, LiveView, and Ecto
- Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical teams
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams to establish best practices via PR review, collaboration, and writing ADRs
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding workflows, PR reviews, and testing practices, with excellent judgment in when and when not to use AI
- Proven ability to work directly with product managers and designers to translate business needs into intuitive and high-impact user experiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with CQRS/ES architecture (Commanded)
- Experience with Data Engineering practices and tools including data transformation frameworks (dbt), data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), ETL/ELT pipelines, and building data marts for analytics
- Knowledge of Swift and iOS/MacOS application development and frameworks
- Working knowledge of Python to effectively support and partner with our data engineering and SME teams
- Experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform)
- Knowledge of observability tools and practices (Telemetry, Prometheus, Grafana)
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
The Environment and Supply Chain Innovation (ESCI) team sits within Operations and works to uphold Apple’s values across our global supply chain. The ESCI Technology Solutions team is seeking an experienced Elixir engineer to join us. You’ll work alongside other software and data engineers in collaboration with our internal and external users to build applications that help support ESCI’s goals which include upholding the highest standards of labor and human rights for the people in our supply chain and Apple 2030 - Apple’s goal to be carbon neutral across our global footprint by 2030.
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Elixir Engineer, you will be a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing high-performance systems using Elixir and Phoenix. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, establish engineering best practices, and drive architectural decisions. You’ll partner closely with ESCI subject-matter experts across multiple disciplines to craft requirements and strategy - strong communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Elixir applications leveraging Phoenix/LiveView
- Mentor and guide engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting Elixir best practices across the organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and strategies
- Effectively communicate and present technical solutions, strategy, and roadmaps to ESCI stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with 3+ years of production Elixir/OTP experience
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- Strong knowledge of Phoenix framework, LiveView, and Ecto
- Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical teams
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams to establish best practices via PR review, collaboration, and writing ADRs
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding workflows, PR reviews, and testing practices, with excellent judgment in when and when not to use AI
- Proven ability to work directly with product managers and designers to translate business needs into intuitive and high-impact user experiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with CQRS/ES architecture (Commanded)
- Experience with Data Engineering practices and tools including data transformation frameworks (dbt), data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), ETL/ELT pipelines, and building data marts for analytics
- Knowledge of Swift and iOS/MacOS application development and frameworks
- Working knowledge of Python to effectively support and partner with our data engineering and SME teams
- Experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform)
- Knowledge of observability tools and practices (Telemetry, Prometheus, Grafana)
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Software Development Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a recognized U.S. evaluator before applying to remove any employer hesitation upfront.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's public LCA disclosure data to identify tech companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for software engineering roles. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer already understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Development Engineer roles by E-3 visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers who have actively sponsored Australian engineers, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
Clarify your visa status early in interviews
Raise the E-3 early in the offer stage, not after an offer is signed. Explain that the employer files the LCA with DOL and you attend a consulate appointment in Australia. Most software engineering managers confuse the E-3 with the H-1B lottery and need a clear distinction.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, so starting the filing process immediately after the offer is signed protects your start date.
Confirm your job description meets specialty occupation standards
Your offer letter's job description must demonstrate that the role requires a degree in a specific technical field, not just any bachelor's degree. Vague titles like 'software generalist' or descriptions listing non-technical duties can complicate the specialty occupation determination at the consulate.
E-3 Visa Senior Software Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Senior Software Development Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter Senior Software Development Engineer positions by sponsorship status, which removes the guesswork of identifying employers already familiar with the E-3 process. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'd otherwise be cold-applying without knowing whether a company will sponsor.
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 Software Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Senior Software Development Engineer roles consistently qualify as E-3 specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The DOL classifies software developers under SOC code 15-1252, which is well-established as a specialty occupation. The key is that your offer letter's job description must make the degree requirement explicit, not just preferred.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian software engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so your employer can file at any point in the year and there's no randomised selection risk. The H-1B cap is set at 85,000 per fiscal year and is oversubscribed, requiring a lottery. For Australian software engineers, the E-3 is a direct path without the uncertainty of waiting to see if you're selected.
Can I switch employers after starting work on an E-3 as a software engineer?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if your current visa is tied to the previous employer. You can start working for the new employer while the LCA is pending, provided your current E-3 status is still valid. The process resets with each employer change, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.