E-3 Visa Staff Software Engineer Jobs
Staff Software Engineer roles at U.S. tech companies qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, making Australian engineers eligible for visa sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery. The E-3 visa has no annual cap, renews every two years indefinitely, and requires a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the role.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES
JOB TYPE:
FULL-TIME
INTRODUCTION
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Software Engineering builds the brains of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Our software allows the Waymo Driver to perceive the world around it, make the right decision for every situation, and deliver people safely to their destinations. We think deeply and solve complex technical challenges in areas like robotics, perception, decision-making and deep learning, while collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. If you’re a software engineer or researcher who’s curious and passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving, we'd like to meet you.
In this hybrid role, you will report to Technical Lead Manager
YOU WILL:
- Work with a creative team of people who ensure that the behavior of our cars is safe, smooth, and predictable to other road users, which includes gracefully handling many complex situations involving social aspects (merging, negotiating narrow roads), while dealing with noisy, uncertain, and incomplete information.
- Frame the open-ended real-world problems into well-defined engineering problems; develop tools, algorithms and evaluation mechanisms; scale them to Google-sized data pipelines; and refine them to run in real-time on the cars.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, ML, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years general software engineering experience programming in C++ with efficient code
- Experience collaborating with different teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS in Computer Science, ML Robotics, similar technical field of study
- General software engineering experience solving motion planning or related robotics problems
- Experience solving or evaluating ML-based systems
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $251,000—$310,000 USD
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
LOCATION:
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES
JOB TYPE:
FULL-TIME
INTRODUCTION
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Software Engineering builds the brains of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Our software allows the Waymo Driver to perceive the world around it, make the right decision for every situation, and deliver people safely to their destinations. We think deeply and solve complex technical challenges in areas like robotics, perception, decision-making and deep learning, while collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. If you’re a software engineer or researcher who’s curious and passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving, we'd like to meet you.
In this hybrid role, you will report to Technical Lead Manager
YOU WILL:
- Work with a creative team of people who ensure that the behavior of our cars is safe, smooth, and predictable to other road users, which includes gracefully handling many complex situations involving social aspects (merging, negotiating narrow roads), while dealing with noisy, uncertain, and incomplete information.
- Frame the open-ended real-world problems into well-defined engineering problems; develop tools, algorithms and evaluation mechanisms; scale them to Google-sized data pipelines; and refine them to run in real-time on the cars.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, ML, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years general software engineering experience programming in C++ with efficient code
- Experience collaborating with different teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS in Computer Science, ML Robotics, similar technical field of study
- General software engineering experience solving motion planning or related robotics problems
- Experience solving or evaluating ML-based systems
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $251,000—$310,000 USD
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Confirm your degree field aligns precisely
Staff Software Engineer roles require a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. A business or general IT degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so verify alignment before applying to avoid delays at the consulate.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have recently filed Labor Condition Applications for software engineering roles. Consistent LCA activity signals an employer already understands the E-3 process and won't need educating.
Address staff-level scope in your sponsorship conversation
Staff Engineer roles involve leading technical direction across teams, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument. When raising sponsorship with a hiring manager, frame the seniority and degree requirement together so they understand the E-3 fits cleanly without the complexity of H-1B.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. DOL must certify the LCA before your consulate appointment, and getting that sequencing right matters more than most candidates expect.
Prepare your Australian credentials for U.S. evaluation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but have a credential evaluation letter ready. Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth may ask for documentation confirming degree equivalency.
Negotiate E-3 filing costs into your offer before signing
The E-3 process requires employer-paid prevailing wage compliance under DOL rules, but attorney or filing service fees are negotiable at offer stage. Raise the cost conversation before you sign, not after, when your leverage is highest.
E-3 Visa Staff Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Staff Software Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers have a history of sponsoring Australian engineers. General job boards don't filter for E-3 sponsorship willingness, so you waste time on roles where the employer has never sponsored an Australian national.
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 Staff Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Staff Software Engineer roles require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and USCIS recognizes software engineering as a qualifying specialty occupation. The key is that your specific role must require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field, not just any degree.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Staff Software Engineer?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been filled, so there's no lottery and no random selection risk. The H-1B cap is 85,000 with a lottery that rejects most applicants in oversubscribed years. For a Staff Software Engineer who is an Australian citizen, the E-3 is a direct path, while H-1B depends on being selected by chance.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while already working in the United States?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally after changing jobs. You can start work for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your DS-160 is submitted, though some practitioners recommend obtaining the new visa stamp before traveling. The grace period after leaving an employer is 60 days.