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Subject Matter Expert roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical path for Australian professionals with deep domain expertise to build long-term U.S. careers.
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Meta is seeking a data center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Controls SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The Controls Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of controls system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based controls equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives and will have a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:
- Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet
- Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and experience with testing and creating modifications in multiple languages of systems software
- Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems
- Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
- Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space
- Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams
- Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades
- Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits
- Oversee all control system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
- Provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff
- Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center
- Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management
- Travel expectations can be significant during the first 6 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, there would be occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems
- Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years controls industry experience
- Experience in critical environments
- Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
- Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments
- Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams
- Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a data center industry
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
- Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
- IT/Networking certification
- Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
Meta is seeking a data center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Controls SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The Controls Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of controls system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based controls equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives and will have a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:
- Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet
- Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and experience with testing and creating modifications in multiple languages of systems software
- Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems
- Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
- Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space
- Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams
- Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades
- Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits
- Oversee all control system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
- Provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff
- Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center
- Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management
- Travel expectations can be significant during the first 6 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, there would be occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems
- Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years controls industry experience
- Experience in critical environments
- Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
- Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments
- Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams
- Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a data center industry
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
- Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
- IT/Networking certification
- Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that your degree field directly matches your Subject Matter Expert role. A generalist qualification won't hold up if the job description doesn't specify a required discipline, so tailor your CV to draw explicit connections between your degree and the role's technical scope.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications before understand the DOL certification process. Searching OFLC disclosure data for your job title surfaces companies already comfortable with E-3 visa sponsorship, cutting through employers who treat it as an unknown risk.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Finding Subject Matter Expert roles where employers will actively sponsor an E-3 is the hardest part of the search. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process.
Address specialty occupation early in interviews
Raise the E-3's specialty occupation requirement before the offer stage. Confirm the role mandates a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree, so neither you nor the employer discovers a qualification mismatch after an offer is made.
Push for a defined start date before LCA filing begins
The DOL certifies your LCA for a specific employer location and wage level. If your role involves multiple client sites or a flexible start date, work with your employer to lock in these details first, since amending a certified LCA restarts the timeline.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end preparation
From LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation, the paperwork for a Subject Matter Expert E-3 involves wage attestations, specialty occupation documentation, and DS-160 coordination. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process so nothing falls between your employer's HR team and the consulate.
E-3 Visa Subject Matter Expert: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Subject Matter Expert jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Subject Matter Expert roles where U.S. employers are prepared to sponsor an E-3 visa. The platform filters by sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the LCA and visa process rather than educating employers from scratch during your application.
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 Subject Matter Expert role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any degree. Subject Matter Expert positions built around a defined discipline, such as cybersecurity, engineering, or a scientific field, typically qualify. Roles where any degree is acceptable, or where the expertise is primarily experiential rather than academic, are harder to support and may require additional documentation.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Subject Matter Expert roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no registration gamble. The H-1B visa cap is 65,000 standard plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders, and selection is determined by a randomised lottery that has run above 400,000 registrations in recent years. For Australian Subject Matter Experts, the E-3 provides a predictable, repeatable path that the H-1B cannot.
Can I renew my E-3 if my Subject Matter Expert role changes scope over time?
Yes, but the renewal must still satisfy the specialty occupation requirement at the time of the new LCA filing. If your responsibilities have shifted toward general management or your employer's job description has broadened, the link between your degree and your daily duties needs to be clearly re-established. A material change in role title or scope mid-status may also require a new LCA before the change takes effect.