E-3 Visa Software Engineering Manager Jobs
Software Engineering Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can move from offer to U.S. start date without waiting on a random draw.
See All Software Engineering Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 2,269+ Software Engineering Manager jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 2,269+ Software Engineering Manager jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Software Engineering Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The System Firmware & Diagnostics organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of full stack developers building advanced tooling and automation used by engineering teams across Apple. Our tools drive engineering productivity and have broad, meaningful impact across the company. This role is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact team at the early stages of Apple's adoption of AI in internal tooling - with an open charter to find gaps and build what's missing.
DESCRIPTION
As the Software Engineering Manager for the Tools team, you will lead and develop a team of full stack engineers distributed across multiple sites in the US. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll contribute code, guide architectural decisions, set the technical roadmap, and stay close to the craft. You'll be trusted to make sound engineering decisions alongside your team, balancing an ambitious feature roadmap with the work of modernizing existing areas of the codebase for scale and stability. You'll also partner with engineering teams across Apple to build tools that drive optimization, efficiency, and scalability - including applying modern AI techniques like LLM integration, RAG, and agentic workflows to make tools that are smarter and more capable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of full stack engineers distributed across multiple sites, fostering a collaborative culture where engineers can do their best work.
- Set and maintain the team's technical roadmap, balancing ambitious features with modernizing existing areas of the codebase for scale and stability.
- Stay hands-on: contribute code, participate in architecture and design discussions, and guide the technical direction of the work your team ships.
- Partner with engineering teams across Apple to identify opportunities and deliver tools that drive optimization, efficiency, and scalability.
- Champion the responsible adoption of AI - including LLM integration, RAG, and agentic workflows - to make tools that are smarter and more capable.
- Partner with your senior manager and peer managers on cross-team initiatives and broader organizational strategy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, or strong experience as a technical lead or technical product manager ready to step into formal management.
- 5+ years of software development experience designing and building complex, highly available, large scale web applications.
- Experience with front end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, or equivalent.
- Experience with server side development in Node.js.
- Experience developing and maintaining Python libraries.
- Experience with API design and development using REST and/or GraphQL.
- Able to travel domestically.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience integrating LLMs into production systems (AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, or similar), including RAG pipelines - experience building agentic systems is a plus.
- Experience managing or leading distributed teams across multiple sites and time zones.
- Experience building and supporting business-critical internal tools or developer platforms.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms like Kafka.
- Experience with blob storage technologies like S3.
- Experience with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Proficient in software development best practices, including version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams located in different locations.
- A genuine passion for mentoring engineers.
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 $155,200 and $298,100, 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.
INTRODUCTION
The System Firmware & Diagnostics organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of full stack developers building advanced tooling and automation used by engineering teams across Apple. Our tools drive engineering productivity and have broad, meaningful impact across the company. This role is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact team at the early stages of Apple's adoption of AI in internal tooling - with an open charter to find gaps and build what's missing.
DESCRIPTION
As the Software Engineering Manager for the Tools team, you will lead and develop a team of full stack engineers distributed across multiple sites in the US. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll contribute code, guide architectural decisions, set the technical roadmap, and stay close to the craft. You'll be trusted to make sound engineering decisions alongside your team, balancing an ambitious feature roadmap with the work of modernizing existing areas of the codebase for scale and stability. You'll also partner with engineering teams across Apple to build tools that drive optimization, efficiency, and scalability - including applying modern AI techniques like LLM integration, RAG, and agentic workflows to make tools that are smarter and more capable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of full stack engineers distributed across multiple sites, fostering a collaborative culture where engineers can do their best work.
- Set and maintain the team's technical roadmap, balancing ambitious features with modernizing existing areas of the codebase for scale and stability.
- Stay hands-on: contribute code, participate in architecture and design discussions, and guide the technical direction of the work your team ships.
- Partner with engineering teams across Apple to identify opportunities and deliver tools that drive optimization, efficiency, and scalability.
- Champion the responsible adoption of AI - including LLM integration, RAG, and agentic workflows - to make tools that are smarter and more capable.
- Partner with your senior manager and peer managers on cross-team initiatives and broader organizational strategy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, or strong experience as a technical lead or technical product manager ready to step into formal management.
- 5+ years of software development experience designing and building complex, highly available, large scale web applications.
- Experience with front end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, or equivalent.
- Experience with server side development in Node.js.
- Experience developing and maintaining Python libraries.
- Experience with API design and development using REST and/or GraphQL.
- Able to travel domestically.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience integrating LLMs into production systems (AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, or similar), including RAG pipelines - experience building agentic systems is a plus.
- Experience managing or leading distributed teams across multiple sites and time zones.
- Experience building and supporting business-critical internal tools or developer platforms.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms like Kafka.
- Experience with blob storage technologies like S3.
- Experience with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Proficient in software development best practices, including version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams located in different locations.
- A genuine passion for mentoring engineers.
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 $155,200 and $298,100, 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.
See all 2,269+ Software Engineering Manager jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Software Engineering Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineering Manager
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the job. A computer science or software engineering degree supports most Engineering Manager roles, but a business degree alone may not. Gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for Engineering Manager titles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and won't treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Frame your management scope in job offer letters
The E-3 specialty occupation requirement focuses on the degree-level nature of the work. Ask your employer to describe your technical responsibilities, not just your headcount, in the offer letter. Consulates and USCIS both assess this language.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process moves without delays from your employer's HR team.
Clarify your start date before the consulate appointment
E-3 visas are issued for a specific employer and role. If your start date shifts after the visa is issued, you may need to refile. Lock in a realistic start date with your employer before scheduling the consulate appointment in Australia.
Prepare a written job duty summary for your interview
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Bring a one-page summary covering your technical decision-making, architecture ownership, and engineering scope. It removes ambiguity when the offer letter uses vague management language.
Software Engineering Manager jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Software Engineering Manager JobsSoftware Engineering Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Software Engineering Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Software Engineering Manager roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who are open to the process. Most general job searches don't surface sponsorship willingness, which means you spend time on applications that go nowhere. Searching specifically for E-3-sponsoring employers saves you that cycle.
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 Engineering Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. Roles focused purely on people management without technical scope can be harder to qualify, so the offer letter should reflect your hands-on engineering responsibilities alongside your management duties.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Software Engineering Manager positions?
The H-1B requires winning an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, while the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap for Australian citizens. You can apply for an E-3 any time of year once you have an offer. The specialty occupation standard is similar between the two visas, so your qualifying criteria as an Engineering Manager are essentially the same.
Can I switch employers after starting work on an E-3 as a Software Engineering Manager?
You can change employers, but the E-3 is employer-specific. Your new employer needs to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll generally need a new visa stamp before or shortly after starting. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability provision that lets you start with a new employer on a pending petition alone, so timing the transition carefully matters.
See which Software Engineering Manager employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Software Engineering Manager Jobs