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Traffic Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because the position requires a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Australian engineers can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, with no annual cap and indefinite two-year renewals tied to each qualifying job offer.
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, excellent ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
We are a team of engineers that run internal/external traffic in a complex and distributed environment with strict privacy and security requirements. We are responsible for the modernization, reliability and observability of Wallets, Payments and Commerce traffic infrastructure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the demand for our services continues to grow rapidly we are forming a team to best position ourselves to deliver a service to the highest level, as expected at Apple. We handle both customer facing (external) and internal traffic which have strict privacy and security requirements. This is a team of software/systems/network engineers directly responsible for both customer facing (external) and internal traffic globally.
- Ensure the highest level of up-time and quality of service to Apple’s customers through operational quality.
- Design, maintain, and improve global production traffic infrastructure.
- Ownership of reliability issues using a wide variety of tools.
- Identify areas to improve service resiliency through techniques such as chaos engineering, performance / load testing, and game days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with load balancing (Nginx, Envoy and Envoy Gateway), proxies (Squid) and edge deployments.
- 6+ years cloud engineering.
- Familiarity with Networking, Security, Logging, and Application Monitoring.
- Maintaining customer commitments.
- Navigating the complexities of the business and service reliability.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to coach & mentor other ICs.
- Bachelors Degree in computer science, related field, or 10 years of equivalent work experience is highly desirable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Developing in Go, Python, or similar programming languages.
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 $212,000 and $318,400, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, excellent ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
We are a team of engineers that run internal/external traffic in a complex and distributed environment with strict privacy and security requirements. We are responsible for the modernization, reliability and observability of Wallets, Payments and Commerce traffic infrastructure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the demand for our services continues to grow rapidly we are forming a team to best position ourselves to deliver a service to the highest level, as expected at Apple. We handle both customer facing (external) and internal traffic which have strict privacy and security requirements. This is a team of software/systems/network engineers directly responsible for both customer facing (external) and internal traffic globally.
- Ensure the highest level of up-time and quality of service to Apple’s customers through operational quality.
- Design, maintain, and improve global production traffic infrastructure.
- Ownership of reliability issues using a wide variety of tools.
- Identify areas to improve service resiliency through techniques such as chaos engineering, performance / load testing, and game days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with load balancing (Nginx, Envoy and Envoy Gateway), proxies (Squid) and edge deployments.
- 6+ years cloud engineering.
- Familiarity with Networking, Security, Logging, and Application Monitoring.
- Maintaining customer commitments.
- Navigating the complexities of the business and service reliability.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to coach & mentor other ICs.
- Bachelors Degree in computer science, related field, or 10 years of equivalent work experience is highly desirable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Developing in Go, Python, or similar programming languages.
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 $212,000 and $318,400, 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
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 Traffic Engineer
Align your credentials with U.S. licensing expectations
An Australian bachelor's in civil or transportation engineering satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation degree requirement, but employers often ask whether you're working toward a Professional Engineer license. Document your academic transcripts and any Engineers Australia membership before applying.
Target public infrastructure and DOT-contracted employers
State departments of transportation and firms holding federal highway contracts file LCAs regularly and understand specialty occupation rules for engineering roles. These employers are more likely to have established E-3 sponsorship workflows than smaller private consultancies.
Confirm the job description requires your specific degree field
E-3 approval depends on the role requiring a degree in a directly related field. A posting that says 'engineering or related field' is weaker than one specifying civil or transportation engineering. Ask the hiring manager to tighten the job description before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so nothing stalls between the employer's signature and your visa stamp.
Time your application around consulate appointment availability
E-3 visas are processed at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times vary significantly by location and season. Request your employer's LCA as soon as your offer is finalised so you can book the earliest available appointment slot without delay.
Prepare for prevailing wage questions before your offer letter is drafted
DOL's prevailing wage determination ties your offered salary to the geographic area and job level. If the employer's initial offer falls below the DOL wage level for your role and location, the LCA will not certify. Raise this with HR before the offer is formalised.
E-3 Visa Traffic Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Traffic Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title, location, and sponsorship status to find Traffic Engineer positions at employers who are already set up to file an LCA and support the E-3 process, saving you from cold-applying to 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 Traffic Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Traffic engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The role involves technical analysis of traffic flow, signal design, and road safety systems that cannot be performed without that specific disciplinary background. Your employer's job description should reflect this degree requirement explicitly when filing the LCA with DOL.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Traffic Engineer roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500-visa annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no random selection. H-1B registrations for the same fiscal year are capped at 85,000 with a lottery that rejects the majority of applicants. For Australian Traffic Engineers, the E-3 means a predictable, employer-driven process where approval depends on your qualifications and the job offer, not chance.
Can I change Traffic Engineer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before starting the new role. If you remain inside the U.S., you can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and a new visa petition is in process, though timing between roles requires careful coordination to avoid a status gap.