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Site Reliability Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations under DOL's software and systems engineering classifications. Australian SREs can secure employer sponsorship without entering an H-1B lottery, with visa periods renewable in two-year increments. Your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field anchors the application.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are looking for a creative and highly motivated Site Reliability Engineer to join our team. Having depth and breadth of knowledge working in physical infrastructure in a large-scale distributed environment is a strength you'll need. You should have experience in unix systems administration, DevOps, and data center infrastructure. If you are passionate about solving complex problems at scale, we want to hear from you!
Description
The Systems and Infrastructure team builds and manages world class services and physical infrastructure for Apple software engineers worldwide to build, test, and release Apple's software.
About Our Team: We are a team dedicated to engineering excellence, reusable design, and simplicity. We foster a supportive, growth-focused culture where we mentor each other and work together to build resilient, high-quality systems.
Responsibilities
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Ensure System Reliability: Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and observable systems for our core infrastructure services
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Automate: Reduce operational toil by developing automation and tooling to prevent and rapidly resolve production issues
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Improve Incident Response: Own and refine our incident management processes to ensure high availability
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Collaborate with Engineers: Partner with development teams to create functional, high-quality solutions that support the entire workflow
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Improve and Modernize Systems: Use a proactive approach to identify and eliminate technical debt to enhance long-term reliability and maintainability
What You'll Bring: We know that great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. The most important thing is a deep commitment to building reliable systems and strong collaboration with team members across different organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
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3+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Systems Admin focused on physical infrastructure in a large-scale distributed environment
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Strong software development skills in a language like Swift, Go, or Python, and a high degree of comfort with shell scripting (Bash)
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Hands-on experience building and managing systems with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker)
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Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and experience using observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing) to diagnose complex issues
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and drive
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BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Preferred Qualifications
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Build automation tools that eliminate routine tasks. Every manual process is an opportunity to code a solution
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Experience with Unix/Linux systems administration and command-line diagnostic tools
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Proven experience leading initiatives to reduce technical debt, refactor systems, or improve performance and latency
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Expertise in performance analysis and capacity planning for physical infrastructure
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Demonstrated ability to lead incident response for high-impact outages
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Familiarity with using Generative AI (GenAI) or Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate operational tasks, such as automating runbooks, generating scripts, or analyzing incident data
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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
We are looking for a creative and highly motivated Site Reliability Engineer to join our team. Having depth and breadth of knowledge working in physical infrastructure in a large-scale distributed environment is a strength you'll need. You should have experience in unix systems administration, DevOps, and data center infrastructure. If you are passionate about solving complex problems at scale, we want to hear from you!
Description
The Systems and Infrastructure team builds and manages world class services and physical infrastructure for Apple software engineers worldwide to build, test, and release Apple's software.
About Our Team: We are a team dedicated to engineering excellence, reusable design, and simplicity. We foster a supportive, growth-focused culture where we mentor each other and work together to build resilient, high-quality systems.
Responsibilities
-
Ensure System Reliability: Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and observable systems for our core infrastructure services
-
Automate: Reduce operational toil by developing automation and tooling to prevent and rapidly resolve production issues
-
Improve Incident Response: Own and refine our incident management processes to ensure high availability
-
Collaborate with Engineers: Partner with development teams to create functional, high-quality solutions that support the entire workflow
-
Improve and Modernize Systems: Use a proactive approach to identify and eliminate technical debt to enhance long-term reliability and maintainability
What You'll Bring: We know that great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. The most important thing is a deep commitment to building reliable systems and strong collaboration with team members across different organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
-
3+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Systems Admin focused on physical infrastructure in a large-scale distributed environment
-
Strong software development skills in a language like Swift, Go, or Python, and a high degree of comfort with shell scripting (Bash)
-
Hands-on experience building and managing systems with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker)
-
Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and experience using observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing) to diagnose complex issues
-
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and drive
-
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Preferred Qualifications
-
Build automation tools that eliminate routine tasks. Every manual process is an opportunity to code a solution
-
Experience with Unix/Linux systems administration and command-line diagnostic tools
-
Proven experience leading initiatives to reduce technical debt, refactor systems, or improve performance and latency
-
Expertise in performance analysis and capacity planning for physical infrastructure
-
Demonstrated ability to lead incident response for high-impact outages
-
Familiarity with using Generative AI (GenAI) or Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate operational tasks, such as automating runbooks, generating scripts, or analyzing incident data
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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Site Reliability Engineer
Frame your CV around U.S. SRE conventions
Australian CVs often emphasise tenure over measurable outcomes. Reframe yours around incident reduction rates, on-call load metrics, and infrastructure scale to match what U.S. hiring managers expect from SRE candidates at offer stage.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for software or systems engineering roles in the past two years are already set up to sponsor E-3 visas. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify them before applying.
Clarify E-3 eligibility early in recruiter conversations
Many U.S. recruiters conflate E-3 with H-1B and assume a lottery is involved. Tell them upfront that E-3 has no cap, no lottery, and requires only an LCA and consular appointment, so sponsorship concerns don't kill your candidacy before an offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an 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 consular appointment, and errors at this stage delay or void the application.
Verify your degree field maps to the SRE job description
DOL requires your degree to relate directly to the role. A computer science or software engineering degree aligns cleanly. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework or three-to-one work experience equivalency supports the specialty occupation classification.
Prepare for consular questions on employer relationship and duties
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth routinely ask SRE applicants to explain their specific on-call responsibilities, team structure, and how the role requires a specialised degree. Prepare concrete answers tied to your offer letter and LCA job description.
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Find Site Reliability Engineer JobsSite Reliability Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Site Reliability Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface SRE roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtering out listings that require existing U.S. work authorization. Because E-3 requires employer action before your consular appointment, targeting employers already familiar with the LCA process saves significant time and reduces the risk of an offer falling through.
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 an SRE role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Site Reliability Engineer roles fall under DOL's software and systems engineering occupational classifications, which consistently meet the specialty occupation standard. The role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field, and your job description must reflect that requirement rather than treating a degree as a preference.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for SRE roles?
For Australian SREs, the E-3 is almost always the better path. There is no annual lottery, no cap to exhaust, and the employer can initiate the process immediately after making an offer. H-1B selection is randomised and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning qualified candidates are routinely excluded regardless of their qualifications or the strength of the sponsoring employer.
Can I change SRE employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you must obtain a new E-3 visa stamp at a consulate before starting work, unless you qualify for a change of status inside the U.S. You cannot port an E-3 to a new employer the way some other visa categories allow. Plan for a consular appointment gap between roles.
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