E-3 Visa Software Development Manager Jobs
Software Development Manager roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, and Australian nationals can pursue U.S. sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery. Your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field satisfies the educational requirement. The E-3 visa has no annual cap and renews in two-year increments.
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The world of networking is undergoing a sea change. Commodity routers, repeatable designs, dense fabrics and virtualization techniques dot the data center network landscape. SDN concepts are merging the boundaries of control plane and management plane functions and expectedly, software is playing an ever-increasing role in managing these networks. At Amazon Web Services, we run one of the biggest networks in the world. The software ecosystem managing this network needs to be intelligent, scalable and fault tolerant. Our vision is to ultimately have self-managed networks and we have launched the Intelligent Networks initiative as part of that. The Foundational Network Services Organization is responsible for building key services that would enable this vision.
We are looking for a software development manager to lead a team of engineers that would build a set of foundational network services. Some of the services would generate network designs, translate them to topologies and then produce configurations for all elements in the topology. Another set of services would provide primitives for interacting with the network, including configuration deployment, operational state changes and traffic engineering. A comprehensive data model of the Amazon network would be built to support these operations. Yet another set of services constantly collect the state of the network, manage its lifecycle and ensure it is consistent with the intended, software-defined state.
As a manager in this team, you will be leading a team of highly motivated software developers that thrives on solving challenging problems with innovative solutions. The team bridges network engineering and software engineering disciplines to solve real world problems. They build large-scale distributed software systems in Java, Python and other languages using open source technologies like Apache, Celery, Redis, HTTP/REST services etc., and other Amazon’s proprietary technologies.
Key job responsibilities
- A background in computer science fundamentals: a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent)
- 10+ years experience in building production software applications with focus on efficient back-end components
- 4+ years of managing teams building production software
- Software development skills, preferably in Java, Python, Ruby and/or Perl in Linux environment
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience
- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience
- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience
- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming experience
- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Santa Clara - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The world of networking is undergoing a sea change. Commodity routers, repeatable designs, dense fabrics and virtualization techniques dot the data center network landscape. SDN concepts are merging the boundaries of control plane and management plane functions and expectedly, software is playing an ever-increasing role in managing these networks. At Amazon Web Services, we run one of the biggest networks in the world. The software ecosystem managing this network needs to be intelligent, scalable and fault tolerant. Our vision is to ultimately have self-managed networks and we have launched the Intelligent Networks initiative as part of that. The Foundational Network Services Organization is responsible for building key services that would enable this vision.
We are looking for a software development manager to lead a team of engineers that would build a set of foundational network services. Some of the services would generate network designs, translate them to topologies and then produce configurations for all elements in the topology. Another set of services would provide primitives for interacting with the network, including configuration deployment, operational state changes and traffic engineering. A comprehensive data model of the Amazon network would be built to support these operations. Yet another set of services constantly collect the state of the network, manage its lifecycle and ensure it is consistent with the intended, software-defined state.
As a manager in this team, you will be leading a team of highly motivated software developers that thrives on solving challenging problems with innovative solutions. The team bridges network engineering and software engineering disciplines to solve real world problems. They build large-scale distributed software systems in Java, Python and other languages using open source technologies like Apache, Celery, Redis, HTTP/REST services etc., and other Amazon’s proprietary technologies.
Key job responsibilities
- A background in computer science fundamentals: a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent)
- 10+ years experience in building production software applications with focus on efficient back-end components
- 4+ years of managing teams building production software
- Software development skills, preferably in Java, Python, Ruby and/or Perl in Linux environment
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience
- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience
- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience
- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming experience
- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Santa Clara - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
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Frame your degree equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees qualify for E-3 purposes, but some U.S. hiring teams don't know this. Have a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator ready to send alongside your resume so the question never slows down an offer.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Software Development Manager is a specialty occupation with a clear degree-to-role match, so focus your search on companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering and management roles. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is in hand.
Clarify your management scope in the job offer letter
DOL LCA reviewers and consular officers look for evidence that the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Your offer letter should specify that you'll be directing software engineers, owning technical architecture decisions, or managing delivery timelines, not just coordinating tasks.
Ask about E-3 before the final offer stage
Many U.S. tech employers are unfamiliar with the E-3 specifically, even if they've sponsored H-1B or L-1 visas before. Raising sponsorship during late-stage interviews, not after a verbal offer, gives legal teams time to get aligned without delaying your start date.
Align your start date with LCA certification timing
The DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days in most cases. Build that window into your negotiated start date so your employer isn't scrambling. A two-week buffer between signed offer and target start date is a practical minimum for a clean E-3 filing.
Use your E-3 renewals as leverage in contract negotiations
Unlike H-1B, the E-3 renews indefinitely in two-year increments with no lottery re-entry risk. When negotiating contract terms or employment agreements, this predictability is a genuine advantage worth naming explicitly to employers who worry about visa uncertainty disrupting long-term projects.
E-3 Visa Software Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Software Development Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Software Development Manager roles at employers who have active E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with Australian visa sponsorship. Filter by role, location, and sponsorship status to find positions where the employer already understands the process.
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 Development Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Software Development Manager roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation standard. The role involves directing technical staff, owning architectural decisions, and managing software delivery, all of which support the degree-to-job nexus USCIS and consular officers look for when reviewing E-3 applications.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Software Development Manager roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no random selection risk. H-1B applicants compete in an annual lottery with a selection rate well below 50% in recent years. For Australian professionals in software management roles, the E-3 offers a direct, predictable path to U.S. employment that the H-1B cannot guarantee.
Can I switch employers or get promoted while on an E-3?
You can change employers, but each new job requires a fresh LCA filed with DOL and a new E-3 visa issued for the new role. If you're promoted within the same company and your job title or duties change substantially, your employer should file an amended LCA to reflect the new position. Internal transfers to a materially different role carry the same requirement.