E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington is one of the strongest states for E-3 visa sponsorship, driven by Seattle's dense concentration of technology, aerospace, and biotech employers. Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and hundreds of mid-size firms regularly sponsor E-3 visas across software engineering, life sciences, and professional services roles.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS 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.
The Network Lifecycle Management (NLM) organization is responsible for scaling and maintaining Amazon's global network capacity. Within NLM, the Cabling Services team owns the planning, ordering, and fulfillment of network cabling projects. This includes building software to ensure predictable, on-time delivery of materials to deliver network capacity.
Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you will take ownership of substantial parts of complex, large-scale problems with real impact on Amazon's infrastructure. A key focus of your work will be developing data center digital twin automation to support automated fiber infrastructure design that optimizes material orders and resource allocation at scale. You will have the autonomy to define your own direction, shape technical solutions, and drive meaningful outcomes across the cabling lifecycle.
We are a collaborative team that values continuous learning, technical curiosity, and a culture of shared growth. We run regular knowledge-sharing sessions and offer opportunities to explore emerging technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS 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.
The Network Lifecycle Management (NLM) organization is responsible for scaling and maintaining Amazon's global network capacity. Within NLM, the Cabling Services team owns the planning, ordering, and fulfillment of network cabling projects. This includes building software to ensure predictable, on-time delivery of materials to deliver network capacity.
Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you will take ownership of substantial parts of complex, large-scale problems with real impact on Amazon's infrastructure. A key focus of your work will be developing data center digital twin automation to support automated fiber infrastructure design that optimizes material orders and resource allocation at scale. You will have the autonomy to define your own direction, shape technical solutions, and drive meaningful outcomes across the cabling lifecycle.
We are a collaborative team that values continuous learning, technical curiosity, and a culture of shared growth. We run regular knowledge-sharing sessions and offer opportunities to explore emerging technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Tips for Finding E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Target Seattle's Technology Corridor First
The Puget Sound region has one of the highest concentrations of H-1B visa and E-3 sponsors in the country. Companies in Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood regularly post roles that qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 requirements.
Check DOL LCA Disclosure Data for Washington Employers
The Department of Labor publishes Labor Condition Application filings by employer and state. Searching Washington LCA data shows which companies have recent E-3 sponsorship history, giving you a verified target list before you apply.
Look Beyond Big Tech to Aerospace and Biotech
Boeing's Washington operations and a growing cluster of biotech firms around the UW Medical Center sponsor E-3 visas for engineers, scientists, and analysts. These sectors often have less applicant competition than major software companies.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter for E-3 Sponsors
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type, so you can browse Washington roles where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship willingness, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening postings manually.
Engage Washington's Australian Professional Networks
Seattle has an active Australian expat community and several professional groups that connect Australians working in the U.S. These networks surface informal referrals at E-3-friendly employers that never appear in public job postings.
Prepare Your LCA Documentation Before Accepting an Offer
Washington employers familiar with E-3 sponsorship often move quickly once a candidate is selected. Having your educational credentials evaluated and your degree equivalency documented in advance prevents delays when your employer files the Labor Condition Application.
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Which industries in Washington sponsor the most E-3 visas?
Technology is Washington's dominant E-3 sponsoring industry, led by companies in cloud computing, software development, and enterprise platforms concentrated around Seattle and Redmond. Aerospace and defense engineering, biotech and life sciences, and management consulting firms also have consistent E-3 sponsorship activity. These sectors regularly hire for roles that meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which cities in Washington have the most E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Seattle is by far the largest E-3 job market in Washington, with Bellevue and Redmond forming a secondary cluster on the Eastside. Bothell has growing biotech and life sciences employers. Outside the greater Seattle metro, Spokane has a smaller but active healthcare and engineering employer base worth considering for less competitive markets.
What types of roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 rules. In Washington, this commonly covers software engineers, data scientists, financial analysts, mechanical and electrical engineers, biomedical researchers, and management consultants. Positions where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, generally do not qualify.
How do I find E-3 sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option, as it filters job listings by visa type so you can browse Washington roles from employers open to E-3 sponsorship without sorting through postings manually. You can also cross-reference DOL LCA disclosure data to identify Washington companies with recent E-3 filing history, then target those employers directly with tailored applications.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 jobs in Washington?
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.