E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia is one of the stronger E-3 visa markets on the East Coast, driven by a dense concentration of federal contractors, technology firms, and consulting companies in the Northern Virginia corridor. Defense tech, cybersecurity, and professional services roles generate consistent E-3 sponsorship across the D.C. metro area and beyond.
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Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
- Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Python and Spark, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
- At least 4 years of people management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Python or Spark
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
- 7+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
- McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
- Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
INTRODUCTION
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
- Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Python and Spark, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
- At least 4 years of people management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Python or Spark
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
- 7+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
- McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
- Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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Tips for Finding E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Focus on the Northern Virginia tech corridor
The stretch from Arlington to Tysons Corner to Reston hosts some of the highest concentrations of E-3-sponsoring employers in the country. Federal contractors and technology companies in this corridor file Labor Condition Applications regularly for specialty occupation roles.
Target federal contractor and defense tech firms specifically
Virginia's economy is anchored by federal contracting. Companies supporting government IT, cybersecurity, and intelligence agencies regularly sponsor E-3 visas for engineers, analysts, and technical consultants. Look for firms holding active government contracts when searching for roles.
Search Migrate Mate for Virginia-specific E-3 openings
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa type and state, so you can browse E-3-sponsoring employers in Virginia without manually screening out roles that don't support sponsorship. This saves significant time during a targeted job search.
Verify specialty occupation eligibility before applying
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field must be a genuine requirement. Review the job description carefully for degree requirements before investing time in applications.
Look beyond Tysons and Arlington into Richmond and Hampton Roads
Virginia's E-3 opportunities extend outside Northern Virginia. Richmond has growing finance and healthcare sectors, while Hampton Roads supports engineering and logistics roles connected to naval and military operations. Both markets see regular E-3 filings.
Use OFLC disclosure data to identify Virginia's active E-3 sponsors
The Department of Labor publishes quarterly LCA disclosure data at flag.dol.gov. Searching Virginia filings shows which employers have actively sponsored E-3 workers, giving you a verified list of companies worth targeting before you apply.
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Get Access To All JobsE-3 Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Virginia sponsor the most E-3 visas?
Information technology, federal contracting, cybersecurity, and management consulting generate the largest share of E-3 visa sponsorship in Virginia. The state's proximity to Washington, D.C. drives strong demand for software engineers, systems analysts, and IT consultants working on government and commercial projects. Professional services and financial services firms in Northern Virginia also file E-3 Labor Condition Applications consistently.
Which cities in Virginia have the most E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, specifically the Arlington, Tysons Corner, Reston, and McLean corridor, has the highest concentration of E-3 sponsoring employers in the state. Herndon and Chantilly also have significant employer density due to federal contractor presence. Richmond is the next most active market, particularly in finance, consulting, and healthcare, followed by Hampton Roads for engineering and defense-related roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Virginia?
Roles that qualify for E-3 sponsorship must meet the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the position. In Virginia, this commonly includes software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, systems architects, data scientists, financial analysts, management consultants, and civil or electrical engineers. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field generally do not qualify.
How do I find E-3 sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter by visa type and state to surface E-3-sponsoring employers in Virginia without manually screening listings. You can also search the Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure database at flag.dol.gov to identify Virginia employers who have filed E-3 Labor Condition Applications. Targeting federal contractors and technology firms in Northern Virginia directly is another effective approach.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 jobs in Virginia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.