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AI Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are a direct path for Chilean nationals to work in the U.S. without a lottery. The H-1B1 Chile visa issues up to 1,400 visas annually, processes at the consulate, and renews in one-year increments, keeping you active in machine learning, LLM development, or MLOps roles continuously.
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At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. We hold ourselves accountable by providing space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.
AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support work-life integration. Travel is part of this position, but frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
About the Role
The Principal AI Engineer sits at the intersection of software engineering, data science, platform architecture, and AI governance. You will be the technical owner of how AI/ML engineering is designed, built, governed, and shipped across a portfolio of products serving all of AlixPartners’ domains.
This is a hands-on engineering and technical leadership position. You will move fluidly between writing production code, architecting multi-tenant AI services, building internal developer tooling, leading security and governance design, and mentoring engineering teams. Your success is measured by team-level outcomes — scalable patterns that outlast your direct involvement.
AI Productization & Platform Engineering
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Design and own the firm's AI productization & governance playbook, covering service patterns, security/compliance standards, model evaluation rubrics, and production-readiness criteria.
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Build and maintain reusable internal tooling, including AI service scaffolding, evaluation and monitoring tooling, and data infrastructure — designed for team adoption without ongoing hand-holding.
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Establish AI agent governance policies covering agent permissions, code execution controls, access to internal systems, and human-in-the-loop enforcement.
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Partner with Security, Legal, and Compliance to define SOC2/ISO-aligned AI controls, vendor DPA requirements, and prompt data classification policies.
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Establish standardized deployment patterns using containerization, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD pipeline templates reusable across teams.
Developer Experience & Engineering Excellence
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Champion AI-assisted development practices across the engineering org, including LLM-integrated development workflows, test-driven development patterns, and reusable tooling standards that scale across teams.
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Codify modern software development standards (CI/CD, DevOps, testing, delivery quality) referenced by multiple teams as a baseline for new or re-platformed products.
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Mentor engineers and tech leads with observable improvement in delivery consistency, design quality, and production readiness rigor.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
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Serve as the go-to technical authority on AI/ML, platform architecture, and engineering practices — regularly consulted by senior stakeholders at the design and strategy stages.
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Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex architectural decisions, AI risk topics, and platform tradeoffs into clear, actionable guidance.
Required
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15+ years in software engineering, data science, or a closely related technical field.
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Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks and the Python ecosystem, with hands-on experience deploying models to public cloud infrastructure.
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Demonstrated experience designing and operating multi-tenant AI services and LLM integrations in production.
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Proven track record leading microservices architecture — decomposing monoliths, defining service contracts, and operationalizing CI/CD for distributed systems.
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Strong hands-on command of containerization (Docker), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and modern DevOps practices.
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Substantive experience with AI/LLM security — including prompt injection, data boundary enforcement, model supply chain risk, and AI-specific threat modeling.
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Strong problem-solving skills, especially in building governance frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and reusable platform patterns at scale.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to translate complex technical topics to diverse audiences, including executive stakeholders.
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Experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional product team collaboration.
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
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Experience applying AI/ML in business consulting, advisory, or professional services contexts.
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Familiarity with AI service interface and gateway design patterns, including emerging AI integration protocols.
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Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects, publications, or active involvement in technical communities.
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Advanced certifications in AI, deep learning, cloud architecture, or security (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure ML, CISSP).
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Experience defining AI compliance controls for SOC2, ISO 27001, or TISAX frameworks.
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Demonstrated enthusiasm for developer education — writing internal guides, running workshops, or building internal tooling communities.
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Proficiency in additional languages is a plus (Go, Typescript).
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Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to mentor and uplift junior team members or peers.
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Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
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Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
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Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy.
The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $170,000/year - $400,000/year with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.
This job will remain posted until July 31, 2026.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an AI Engineer
Translate your credentials before applying
Chilean universities issue degrees in Spanish, but U.S. employers filing an H-1B1 visa Labor Condition Application need English-language credential evaluations. Get a NACES-member evaluation that maps your computer science or engineering degree to a U.S. bachelor's equivalent before your first interview.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Not every AI Engineer title clears the specialty occupation bar. Check the O*NET profile for your specific duties, model training, neural architecture design, and MLOps pipeline work all map cleanly, but generic 'data support' roles often don't. Confirm the match before negotiating an offer.
Target employers with active H-1B1 LCA history
Companies already filing Labor Condition Applications for Chilean or Singaporean H-1B1 workers understand the process and won't require education on the visa category. Use Migrate Mate to filter AI Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B1 DOL filing history, cutting out gatekeeping conversations entirely.
Ask about LCA filing timing before accepting
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. That certification typically takes seven business days, but ask HR whether they've done it before, first-time filers sometimes underestimate the prevailing wage lookup step in OFLC Wage Search.
Flag E-Verify enrollment when evaluating offers
STEM-heavy employers often assume all skilled visa hires are H-1B visa, and some haven't enrolled in E-Verify for H-1B1 situations. Confirm enrollment before signing, E-Verify participation is required for your I-9 verification once you're working, and gaps delay your start date.
Plan your consular appointment around renewal cycles
H-1B1 Chile visas are issued in one-year increments and don't allow USCIS-based extensions, you renew at a U.S. consulate in Chile each cycle. Build your offer negotiation around this timeline and confirm your employer will reissue the LCA annually so your visa stamps align with your employment periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Engineer role qualify for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, AI Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B1 Chile visa when they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a directly related field. Roles centered on model development, algorithm design, or ML infrastructure meet the standard. Generic titles that only require a degree in any field typically don't clear the bar, so your job duties matter as much as your title.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for AI Engineer positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 that has never been exhausted, and processes entirely through consular appointment rather than USCIS petition. For AI Engineers, that means a predictable timeline instead of a one-in-four chance at selection. The trade-off is annual renewal at the consulate rather than multi-year USCIS approval, and the visa doesn't carry dual-intent protection the way the H-1B does.
How do I find AI Engineer employers who already sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate filters AI Engineer job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have done this before. That history signals familiarity with the LCA certification process and removes the friction of explaining the H-1B1 Chile program to an HR team encountering it for the first time.
What documents do I need for the H-1B1 Chile consular interview as an AI Engineer?
You'll need your certified LCA from DOL, a valid DS-160 confirmation, your employer's support letter detailing your AI Engineer duties and the specialty occupation basis, and credential documentation showing your Chilean degree maps to a U.S. bachelor's in a relevant technical field. If your degree is in Spanish, bring a certified English translation from a NACES-member evaluator. Consular officers can and do ask how your specific role meets the specialty occupation definition.
Can I switch AI Engineer employers after entering the U.S. on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but the process restarts with your new employer. The new company must file a fresh LCA with DOL and receive certification before you begin working. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability provision allowing you to start immediately upon filing. Coordinate your resignation and new start date carefully, and confirm the new employer has completed LCA certification before your last day with the previous company.
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