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Tool Engineer roles in precision manufacturing and product development qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when backed by a bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering. Australian professionals can secure sponsorship without entering a lottery, and the visa renews every two years with no cap on renewals.
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Get Access To All JobsThe OS Performance Tools team is looking for a software engineer to help us take memory diagnostics and analysis tools to the next level. You will be solving challenging technical problems with the goal of enhancing how Apple finds and analyzes problems with memory across our operating systems. Your work will be highly cross-functional, involving collaboration with teams across the company. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about understanding how our operating systems work and is driven to build powerful, intuitive tools that solve complex engineering problems.
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Our team builds the tools that enable Apple engineers to understand and improve the performance of our products. In this role, you will focus on creating and enhancing tools for memory diagnostics and analysis. You will work closely with experts across Apple to deepen your understanding of specific domains, along with performance investigators and engineers from various teams to understand their needs, and use that knowledge to design and build the future of memory analysis workflows at Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Strong understanding of systems fundamentals (e.g., memory management, scheduling, graphics pipelines, etc)
- Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift
- Experience with systems-level development on macOS, iOS, or other UNIX-like systems
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
The OS Performance Tools team is looking for a software engineer to help us take memory diagnostics and analysis tools to the next level. You will be solving challenging technical problems with the goal of enhancing how Apple finds and analyzes problems with memory across our operating systems. Your work will be highly cross-functional, involving collaboration with teams across the company. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about understanding how our operating systems work and is driven to build powerful, intuitive tools that solve complex engineering problems.
Description
Our team builds the tools that enable Apple engineers to understand and improve the performance of our products. In this role, you will focus on creating and enhancing tools for memory diagnostics and analysis. You will work closely with experts across Apple to deepen your understanding of specific domains, along with performance investigators and engineers from various teams to understand their needs, and use that knowledge to design and build the future of memory analysis workflows at Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Strong understanding of systems fundamentals (e.g., memory management, scheduling, graphics pipelines, etc)
- Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift
- Experience with systems-level development on macOS, iOS, or other UNIX-like systems
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Tool Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian engineering degree needs to map directly to Tool Engineering tasks in your job offer. If your title held in Australia was broader, get a credentials evaluation that frames your qualifications around tooling design, fixture development, or process engineering specifically.
Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filing histories
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers file LCAs regularly for engineering roles. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to confirm a company has filed for Tool Engineer or similar titles before cold-applying.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA submission to DOL, prepares your DS-160 and supporting documentation, and guides you through your Australian consulate appointment from start to finish.
Get your offer letter to specify your engineering subdiscipline
A generic 'Engineer' title weakens your E-3 application. Ask your employer to describe your role in terms of tooling, jig and fixture design, or CAD-based manufacturing processes so the specialty occupation requirement is unambiguous to a consular officer.
Enroll with E-Verify before your first U.S. workday
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to complete your Form I-9 properly. Confirm this during the offer stage, not after arrival. Federal contractors and many aerospace manufacturers are already enrolled, but smaller tooling shops may not be.
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Find Tool Engineer JobsTool Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Tool Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by Tool Engineer roles surfaces employers who have sponsored Australian nationals or filed LCAs for engineering positions, which removes the guesswork of approaching companies that won't engage with visa candidates.
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 Tool Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Tool Engineer typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering. The key is that your job offer must describe duties tied to specialized engineering knowledge, not generalized technical support. Consular officers look for a direct connection between your degree field and the specific engineering tasks in your offer letter.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Tool Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, so you can apply at any time of year without waiting for an April registration window. H-1B selection is randomized and capped at 85,000 registrations per fiscal year. For Tool Engineer roles, both visas require a specialty occupation determination, but E-3 processing goes directly through a U.S. consulate in Australia after DOL certifies your LCA, which is typically faster than H-1B adjudication through USCIS.
Can I switch Tool Engineer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new E-3 visa before starting with the new employer. Your current E-3 is tied to the sponsoring company and the specific role described in your approved LCA. Transitioning between employers requires restarting the filing process, so time your resignation to allow for consulate processing, which typically runs two to four weeks in Australia.
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