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E-3 Visa Software Design Engineer Jobs

Software Design Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree, and the visa has no lottery or annual cap. Australian engineers can start in roles at U.S. employers, renew indefinitely, and bring dependents on E-3D status.

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Overview

Open Jobs860+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type78% On-site
Median Salary$180K
Top LocationCupertino, CA
Most JobsApple

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Brunswick Corporation
Software Design Engineer
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Brunswick Corporation
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Software Design Engineer
Brunswick Corporation
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
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On-Site

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NVIDIA
VLSI Design Automation Software Engineer
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VLSI Design Automation Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Westford, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science & Analytics
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
$116,000/yr - $218,500/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
New 26m ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
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On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Apple
Wireless FPGA Prototype Design Engineer
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Apple
New 1h ago
Wireless FPGA Prototype Design Engineer
Apple
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$126,800/yr - $220,900/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stantec
Bridge Design Engineer
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Bridge Design Engineer
Stantec
New York, New York
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
$114,500/yr - $166,100/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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

Verify your degree aligns with the role

The E-3 requires your degree field to match the Software Design Engineer position. A computer science or software engineering degree is straightforward; an unrelated degree needs supporting evidence that your coursework directly qualifies you for the specific role.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to stall on E-3 sponsorship paperwork after an offer.

Find E-3 software jobs on Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate lists Software Design Engineer roles at U.S. employers open to E-3 sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer, so the process doesn't fall on your employer alone.

Get your credentials assessed before applying

Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but having a credential evaluation ready removes any uncertainty during the offer stage, especially with U.S. employers less familiar with the Australian education system.

Negotiate the LCA timeline into your start date

DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs to file before you can book your consulate appointment. Build at least two weeks of LCA processing buffer into your agreed start date to avoid rescheduling your visa interview.

Prepare for nonimmigrant intent at the consulate

E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers will ask about your ties to Australia and your intent to return. Have clear answers about your circumstances, since the E-3 does not confer dual intent the way an H-1B does.

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Software Design Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles open to E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Software Design Engineer positions by employers already familiar with the E-3 process, which cuts out the back-and-forth of explaining the visa to hiring managers who have never heard of it.

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 Design Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?

Yes. Software Design Engineer positions consistently meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The key is that the job description itself must require the degree, not just prefer it. A role listed as 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems at the LCA or consulate stage.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Software Design Engineer roles?

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 cap is 85,000 per year and requires winning a lottery in April for an October start. For Australian software engineers, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on lottery selection.

Can I switch employers on an E-3 as a Software Design Engineer?

Yes, but you need to restart the process with each new employer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp reflecting the new role and employer before you can work for them. You can't transfer an E-3 the way an H-1B holder can port a petition, so plan for a four-to-six-week gap between offer acceptance and your start date.

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