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E-3 Visa Software Applications Engineer Jobs

Software Applications Engineer roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, making Australian citizens eligible to work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your consulate interview, and most applications clear within weeks. Find roles with active E-3 sponsorship and move faster than the H-1B visa cycle.

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Overview

Open Jobs111+
Work Type64% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsCiti

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Capgemini
Manager (Applications Consultant)
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Capgemini
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Manager (Applications Consultant)
Capgemini
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Technical Program Management
Project Management
$153k - $192k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Research Applications Administrator
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Research Applications Administrator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
IT Support & Systems Administration
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
IT Support
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Infosys
Principal SAP EWM Enterprise Applications Consultant
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Infosys
Added 1d ago
Principal SAP EWM Enterprise Applications Consultant
Infosys
Indianapolis, Indiana
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project Management
Supply Chain
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Oracle
Applications Developer
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Oracle
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Applications Developer
Oracle
Redwood City, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
Data Science
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Applications Analyst II
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Added 5d ago
Applications Analyst II
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project Management
Customer Support
$91k - $102k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer

Align your degree field with the role

USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to match the specialty occupation. A software engineering or computer science degree maps cleanly, but an unrelated degree can trigger an RFE. Get a credential evaluation if your Australian qualification isn't an obvious match.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to confirm a company has certified LCAs for software applications roles before. Employers who've done it before move faster and make fewer errors that delay your start date.

Clarify remote and hybrid work arrangements early

The LCA must list your actual worksite. If you'll work remotely or rotate between client sites, your employer needs to file a blanket or amended LCA covering each location. Raise this before your offer is signed, not after.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process

Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This keeps your employer's administrative burden low and reduces the risk of documentation errors that stall consulate processing.

Verify your employer's prevailing wage compliance

The DOL sets a prevailing wage floor for your job title and location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed it or the LCA won't certify. Cross-check the DOL's wage library against your offer before you accept.

Prepare for specialty occupation questions at the consulate

Consular officers may ask how your degree connects to your specific engineering duties. Bring a brief written statement linking your academic background to your job description. Australian three-year degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees.

E-3 Visa Software Applications Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Software Applications Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Software Applications Engineer roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run an LCA. Filter by role, location, and visa type to find positions that match your background and move to application faster.

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 Software Applications Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes. Software applications engineering requires a theoretical and practical application of computer science or software engineering, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If your job description blends engineering with general IT support, your employer may need to tighten the role definition before filing the LCA.

How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Software Applications Engineers?

The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with registration in March and an October 1 start date at the earliest. For Australian software engineers, the E-3 is a faster, more predictable path to U.S. employment.

Can I change employers or projects on an E-3 as a Software Applications Engineer?

Yes, but each new employer must file a new LCA before you start work with them. If your role involves client-site placements or you move between projects at different companies, each placement may require its own certification. Plan at least several weeks for the new LCA to clear before your start date with any new employer or worksite.