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Technical Lead Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Australian professionals in this role can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making multi-year U.S. career plans realistic from day one.
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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.
The Planner Reasoning Team builds technology that has an extremely broad impact across the Waymo organization and is the team most directly responsible for the Waymo Driver’s behavior. We have wide reaching impact into both onboard and off-board system architecture, paving the way for future-looking deep-learning-based explorations. As a Technical Lead, you'll have an impact on scaling our Waymo Driver's performance and maintaining and improving our excellent safety record as Waymo expands to more cities.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
YOU WILL
- Work closely with leads and TLMs in the org to design and implement horizontal solutions to solve behavioral driving issues in new geos
- Build quantitative evaluation techniques to drive data driven development
- Work closely with partners in Mapping, Product, and the rest of the Onboard stack
YOU HAVE
- PhD, Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets
- Experience with working and solving design problems that cut across multiple components. High quality API design with an eye towards eval and data driven techniques.
WE PREFER
- Experience in the autonomous driving domain, including areas like motion planning or perception
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in C++
- Evaluation experience, contributing to scalable eval workflows and building metrics for ML models
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $250,750—$318,600 USD
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.
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.
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.
The Planner Reasoning Team builds technology that has an extremely broad impact across the Waymo organization and is the team most directly responsible for the Waymo Driver’s behavior. We have wide reaching impact into both onboard and off-board system architecture, paving the way for future-looking deep-learning-based explorations. As a Technical Lead, you'll have an impact on scaling our Waymo Driver's performance and maintaining and improving our excellent safety record as Waymo expands to more cities.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
YOU WILL
- Work closely with leads and TLMs in the org to design and implement horizontal solutions to solve behavioral driving issues in new geos
- Build quantitative evaluation techniques to drive data driven development
- Work closely with partners in Mapping, Product, and the rest of the Onboard stack
YOU HAVE
- PhD, Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets
- Experience with working and solving design problems that cut across multiple components. High quality API design with an eye towards eval and data driven techniques.
WE PREFER
- Experience in the autonomous driving domain, including areas like motion planning or perception
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in C++
- Evaluation experience, contributing to scalable eval workflows and building metrics for ML models
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $250,750—$318,600 USD
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Lead Manager
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Document your degree field clearly so hiring managers can confirm the educational match to your Technical Lead Manager role before filing.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering management or technical leadership roles. Prior LCA activity signals that a company's HR and legal teams already understand the E-3 sponsorship process.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation upfront
Technical Lead Manager positions that blend engineering execution with people management can face scrutiny over whether a degree in a specific field is genuinely required. Confirm with your prospective employer that the job description explicitly ties the role to a defined technical discipline.
Negotiate LCA timing into your offer timeline
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing time into your start-date negotiation so the paperwork doesn't delay your first day.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
E-3 filings for Technical Lead Manager roles involve LCA wage compliance, job duty documentation, and consulate preparation. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls between offer acceptance and your interview appointment.
Prepare for dual-intent questions at the consulate
Technical Lead Managers are often on longer-term career tracks, which can prompt consular officers to probe nonimmigrant intent. Have a clear, honest explanation of your current U.S. plans ready, separately from any future green card considerations you may have.
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Find Technical Lead Manager JobsTechnical Lead Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Technical Lead Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship roles. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface Technical Lead Manager positions at employers who have demonstrated sponsorship willingness. Searching through general job boards makes it difficult to distinguish genuine E-3 sponsors from companies that have never navigated 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 Technical Lead Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. Roles that blend management with hands-on technical leadership typically qualify. The risk arises when a job posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, which can weaken the specialty occupation case at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Technical Lead Manager roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, meaning there is no lottery and you can apply at any point in the year. The H-1B subjects most applicants to a randomised lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For an Australian professional with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is a direct and reliable path where the H-1B is not.
Can I change employers after starting on an E-3 as a Technical Lead Manager?
Yes, but you need to restart the E-3 process with the new employer. The new company must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you will need to attend a new consulate appointment or pursue a change of status if you are already in the U.S. There is no portability provision, so confirm the new employer's willingness to sponsor before giving notice.
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