We handle a lot of E-3 visas and it's arguably the easiest U.S. work visa to get both from a company standpoint and an applicant/employee standpoint. The company requirements are minimal. For example, startups with limited or no revenue and limited or no funding can sponsor an E-3 visa. That being said, there is a prevailing wage requirement so a company - while it doesn't need to demonstrate to a U.S. Consulate its ability to pay a specific wage - in the end has to be able to pay a specific wage.
I'm stuck on the part of finding a job offer for the E3. Is there a path you recommend to that or is it just the same as anyone finding a job? I've got a limited network, I met someone at a party recently who leads a company in California but i'm reluctant to ask for a job.