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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 visa status.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description: The Brain Interfaces Soc Department delivers chip architecture and silicon implementation of neural recording and stimulation system-on-chip (SoC) for high-bandwidth brain-machine interface applications. We have crafted a team of exceptional engineers whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the future.
Job Description & Responsibilities: Our Hardware/ Software Co-Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering micro-architecture and register-transfer level (RTL) implementation of digital IPs and systems with a focus in high-throughput low-power digital signal processor (DSP) and general-purpose hardware accelerators towards realizing state-of-the-art brain-computer interfaces. Relevant product development experience in micro-architecture design for low-power processors, on-chip bus and network interfaces, audio/video compression processors, AI/ML accelerators, and communication PHY/MAC will be preferred.
- Micro-architecture design and RTL implementation of:
- Low-power digital signal processors
- Low-power general-purpose hardware accelerators
- Low-power graphics processing units
- Low-power radio MAC/PHY
- Low-power serial link MAC/PHY
- Design and optimization of hardware/software interface with firmware engineers
- Application-specific architecture optimization including:
- Complex system modeling for energy and performance benchmarks
- Workload analysis and modeling
- Energy/performance profiling and analysis
- Leveraging architecture-level design trade-offs with process technology and workload type
- Balancing cost and performance under manufacturing process variation
- Collaboration on silicon bring-up tests with verification engineers
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of exceptional ability in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering
- Experience designing and implementing embedded software in C or Rust
- Expertise in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python
- Experience designing and implementing emulation models, transactors, and test environments to replicate hardware behavior
- Experience working on complex digital systems from architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL, using industry standard tools
- Experience in designing digital signal processing pipelines, from algorithm to RTL
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in architecture optimization with process technology customization
- Experience in the verification of complex digital systems, using industry standard tools
- Experience in the physical design of complex digital systems, using industry standard tools
- Experience testing and debugging digital system-on-a-chips
- Functional modeling experience and logic verification with SystemVerilog, SystemC/C++
- Experience automating tool flows
- Experience in processor instruction set architecture design
- Experience in compiler back-end design and customization
Expected Compensation: The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
- Base Salary Range: $151,000 USD - $261,000 USD
What We Offer: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
About Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description: The Brain Interfaces Soc Department delivers chip architecture and silicon implementation of neural recording and stimulation system-on-chip (SoC) for high-bandwidth brain-machine interface applications. We have crafted a team of exceptional engineers whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the future.
Job Description & Responsibilities: Our Hardware/ Software Co-Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering micro-architecture and register-transfer level (RTL) implementation of digital IPs and systems with a focus in high-throughput low-power digital signal processor (DSP) and general-purpose hardware accelerators towards realizing state-of-the-art brain-computer interfaces. Relevant product development experience in micro-architecture design for low-power processors, on-chip bus and network interfaces, audio/video compression processors, AI/ML accelerators, and communication PHY/MAC will be preferred.
- Micro-architecture design and RTL implementation of:
- Low-power digital signal processors
- Low-power general-purpose hardware accelerators
- Low-power graphics processing units
- Low-power radio MAC/PHY
- Low-power serial link MAC/PHY
- Design and optimization of hardware/software interface with firmware engineers
- Application-specific architecture optimization including:
- Complex system modeling for energy and performance benchmarks
- Workload analysis and modeling
- Energy/performance profiling and analysis
- Leveraging architecture-level design trade-offs with process technology and workload type
- Balancing cost and performance under manufacturing process variation
- Collaboration on silicon bring-up tests with verification engineers
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of exceptional ability in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering
- Experience designing and implementing embedded software in C or Rust
- Expertise in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python
- Experience designing and implementing emulation models, transactors, and test environments to replicate hardware behavior
- Experience working on complex digital systems from architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL, using industry standard tools
- Experience in designing digital signal processing pipelines, from algorithm to RTL
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in architecture optimization with process technology customization
- Experience in the verification of complex digital systems, using industry standard tools
- Experience in the physical design of complex digital systems, using industry standard tools
- Experience testing and debugging digital system-on-a-chips
- Functional modeling experience and logic verification with SystemVerilog, SystemC/C++
- Experience automating tool flows
- Experience in processor instruction set architecture design
- Experience in compiler back-end design and customization
Expected Compensation: The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
- Base Salary Range: $151,000 USD - $261,000 USD
What We Offer: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Software Design Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
The E-3 visa 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 visa does.
E-3 Visa Software Design Engineer: 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.