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Software Systems Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Australian citizens can enter on E-3 status with no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and unlimited two-year renewals tied to your employment.
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Join a high-impact engineering organization at HP that is redefining how software platforms are built, scaled, and operated at global scale. Our team delivers a modern cloud platform powering hundreds of services, enabling developers to move faster through standardized tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and production-grade Kubernetes infrastructure. You’ll work at the intersection of developer experience, platform engineering, and AI-driven productivity, partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex, real-world challenges while driving innovation across the organization. If you’re passionate about building scalable systems, improving developer velocity, and shaping the future of platform engineering, this is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical ecosystem with broad visibility and impact.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of GitHub Enterprise used across HP. The role works at the intersection of software development, system architecture, and project management to ensure the successful development and deployment of software solutions that address a wide range of challenges and requirements. The role optimizes software systems for enhanced performance, scalability, and resource efficiency to deliver an optimal end-user experience.
Responsibilities
- Installs, configures, and tests and manages GitHub Enterprise Cloud/Server environments, with a high degree of expertise and independence.
- Monitors and tests application performance for potential bottlenecks, identifies possible solutions, and works to implement those fixes.
- Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.
- Creates and maintains detailed technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and user manuals.
- Leads a project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
- Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
- Supports SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and other compliance tasks, including access reviews, evidence collection for controls.
Education & Experience Recommended
Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Knowledge & Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Amazon Web Services (IAM, networking, compute, etc)
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Automation
- GitHub Enterprise (Cloud or Server)
- Git org/repo management, permissions and enterprise features
- GitHub Actions
- Terraform (or equivalent IaC tools)
- Computer Science
- Debugging
- Docker (Software)
- Go (Programming Language)
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Microservices
- Microsoft Azure
- Python (Programming Language)
- Scalability
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Software Engineering
- SQL (Programming Language)
- SOX/SOC compliance frameworks
The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator before interviews so hiring managers don't stall on degree equivalency questions.
Filter roles by specialty occupation alignment
Job postings that say 'bachelor's preferred' instead of 'required' can disqualify a role from E-3 specialty occupation status. Target listings that explicitly require a degree in a specific engineering or computer science discipline, not generalist technical roles where any degree satisfies the requirement.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsoring employers
Many U.S. tech employers sponsor H-1B visa but haven't explicitly advertised E-3 willingness. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active E-3 and LCA sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already run the DOL filing process for this visa type.
Confirm your offer letter covers LCA requirements
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your consulate appointment. The offer letter needs to specify your job title, worksite location, and that your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geography.
Use a filing service to avoid LCA and DS-160 errors
Systems engineering roles often span multiple worksites or project-based client sites, which complicates LCA filings. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA, DS-160, and consulate prep so worksite classification errors don't delay your start date.
Negotiate your start date around consulate processing timelines
E-3 consulate appointment wait times vary by city and season. Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth each have different availability windows. Lock in your interview slot before committing to a start date with your employer so you're not in breach of your offer while waiting for a visa stamp.
E-3 Visa Software Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Software Systems Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship roles in the U.S. It surfaces Software Systems Engineer positions at employers with active LCA and E-3 filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run the process. Standard job boards don't filter by E-3 sponsorship history, which wastes time on employers unfamiliar with the visa.
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 Systems Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, Software Systems Engineer roles typically qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. The role must be structured so that the degree is a genuine requirement, not just preferred. Roles blending systems engineering with general IT support or project coordination can be harder to qualify if the degree requirement isn't specific to the technical function.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Software Systems Engineers?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so your employer can file at any point in the year and expect approval without a random selection event. H-1B registration opens once a year and only around 25 to 30 percent of eligible registrants are selected. For a Software Systems Engineer with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a direct path that H-1B holders from other countries don't have access to.
Can I change employers or project sites on an E-3 while working as a Software Systems Engineer?
Changing employers requires a new LCA filing and a new E-3 visa stamp in most cases. If you're working across multiple client sites, each worksite location must be covered by your existing LCA or an amended filing. USCIS treats material changes in your job duties or work location as triggering a new filing requirement, so confirm with your employer before any role or site transition.