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Wireless Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field. Australian engineers can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, with employer-filed Labor Condition Applications certifying your role meets DOL prevailing wage standards.
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Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions? Would you like to play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks?
Amazon Corporate Network Engineering team owns the design, planning, and delivery of all Amazon corporate office network infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep all the Amazon offices connected. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the Amazonian productivity — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across Amazon to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
You’ll join a diverse team of network, Security, wireless and automation engineers, alongside program and engineering manager, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across Amazon to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing high available office network at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Corporate Network Engineering Organization is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our Core Engineering team. Network Development Engineers partner with our broader corporate network Infrastructure organization on configurations standards and tools, and collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, and also deploy and sustain networking software tools.
Key job responsibilities
Wireless Network Development Engineers perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best practices application, optimization, internal/external customer interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation.
- Design and build innovative, multi-vendor data connectivity solutions to support Amazon’s growth worldwide.
- Drive scaling current network designs to meet the demand of our customers.
- Work with vendors and cross-functional teams for ongoing design efforts and systems support.
- Work closely with our internal customers to help alleviate their problems and ensure our network continues to meet their demands.
- Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our network quality and reliability.
- Work closely with our teams to assist in defining the tools we require.
- Create simple processes that help operate and build our network.
A day in the life
Engineers in Corporate Network Engineering organization have a wide range of responsibilities: we work with internal partners to develop and implement the next gen platforms along with the tooling ecosystems to support with these platforms driving efficiency and scalability through the automation of builds, configuration deployment, and the scaling of capacity. As our network is one of the largest in the world, there is no blueprint at our scale allowing our engineers to develop solutions to the complex challenges that we face daily. We encourage durable solutions that look around corners while taking into consideration our customer needs from a cost, performance, and reliability perspective. Our team develops tooling that provides the required visibility and control of traffic across the network, while prioritizing the automatic mitigation of events to minimize the impact to our customers.
- Work in a 24x7 team on call rotation, with ability to drive into workplace for critical events/needs.
- Manage customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
- Sit at the computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
About the team
As a part of Corporate Network Engineering team, we are responsible for Corporate offices design and Edge Network which connects 500+ remote offices to the Enterprise core network as well as into AWS cloud. We own the network standards, deployment mechanisms, automation and delivery of large programs, including AWS VPC transit gateway based networks that connect our traditional networks to Native AWS.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 4+ years’ experience of hands-on technical engineering experience in large scale Enterprise wireless network
- 4+ years’ experience and knowledge of at least one vendor’s Wireless hardware - Access Points, Wireless Controllers
- Experience on Enterprise wireless architecture, WPA3, Radius, 802.1X, EAP
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
- Knowledge of wireless security - .1x, RADIUS, WPA2, EAP-TLS, PSK, general PKI concepts
- Knowledge of RF /Survey, RF Planning and Optimization.
- Experience with 3G/4G/WiMax a plus
- Aruba ACDX or CCIE Wireless a plus
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually
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Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian three-year engineering degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying, so your employer can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delays.
Target employers with active wireless infrastructure projects
Network operators expanding 5G infrastructure, defense contractors, and cloud infrastructure firms regularly sponsor E-3 visas for RF and wireless engineers. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data to identify employers who have filed LCAs for wireless engineering titles.
Search for E-3 wireless roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer in hand.
Clarify your job title maps to an approved SOC code
Titles like Wireless Network Engineer, RF Systems Engineer, and Telecommunications Engineer each map to different DOL Standard Occupational Classification codes. Confirm with your employer that the LCA uses a SOC code consistent with your actual duties before the application is filed.
Ask about E-3 experience during early recruiter conversations
Many mid-size wireless firms have sponsored H-1B visas but haven't processed an E-3 before. Raising it early lets HR confirm the process with their counsel before an offer is extended, reducing the risk of sponsorship being withdrawn late in the negotiation.
Time your visa appointment around LCA certification
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, and you can't schedule your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth until certification is complete. Build at least two weeks between your offer acceptance and your target start date to account for this sequencing.
E-3 Visa Wireless Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Wireless Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-eligible roles in the U.S. It surfaces Wireless Engineer positions at employers with sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies already familiar with the E-3 process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
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 Wireless Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any technical degree, or that don't tie specific engineering duties to the degree requirement, can face scrutiny. Your employer's LCA should specify the SOC code and degree requirement clearly to support the specialty occupation finding.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Wireless Engineers?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no registration fee. H-1B selection is random and highly competitive, with acceptance rates well below 50% in recent years. For Australian wireless engineers, the E-3 means you can start the process after receiving an offer and have a predictable path to a consulate appointment, rather than waiting on lottery results.
Can I switch wireless engineering employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or a change of status if you're already in the country. There's no portability provision like AC21 for H-1B holders, so coordinate the timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorized work status.