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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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Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead AI Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the architecture, design, and development of full-stack Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) applications that enhance legal and business processes, while designing and architecting full-stack solutions for ML/GenAI workflows, integrating both frontend and backend components to deliver robust and scalable solutions. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- Acting as a technical authority, bringing deep industry expertise to guide architectural decisions and implementation, and ensuring high-quality implementation of AI/ML solutions
- Leading cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with Innovation Attorneys, stakeholders, and the engineering team to define technical requirements and deliver solutions that align with organizational goals and strategies
- Providing technical leadership by mentoring team members, offering expert advice, and establishing engineering best practices
- Working with and making recommendations to the leadership regarding the maintenance and enhancement of existing Latham production applications
- Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML applications from conceptualization and design, through delivery and ongoing support
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exhibit demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise software architectures, including microservices, serverless, and monolithic patterns, with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and select approaches based on business and technical requirements
- Possess advanced proficiency in modern web development frameworks and languages, including React, Typescript, and Node.js with experience architecting, building, and maintaining full-stack applications
- Display familiarity with alternative web frameworks such as Vue.js and a strong understanding of component-based architecture, state management, and responsive design principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, preferably
- A minimum of ten (10) years of industry experience in software development and AI
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading projects and architecting solutions in industry settings
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with agile teams
- Experience building and productizing real-world AI models and systems
- A minimum of six (6) years in industry roles focused on machine learning, applied AI, or data science roles, preferably
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE: USD $190,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead AI Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the architecture, design, and development of full-stack Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) applications that enhance legal and business processes, while designing and architecting full-stack solutions for ML/GenAI workflows, integrating both frontend and backend components to deliver robust and scalable solutions. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- Acting as a technical authority, bringing deep industry expertise to guide architectural decisions and implementation, and ensuring high-quality implementation of AI/ML solutions
- Leading cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with Innovation Attorneys, stakeholders, and the engineering team to define technical requirements and deliver solutions that align with organizational goals and strategies
- Providing technical leadership by mentoring team members, offering expert advice, and establishing engineering best practices
- Working with and making recommendations to the leadership regarding the maintenance and enhancement of existing Latham production applications
- Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML applications from conceptualization and design, through delivery and ongoing support
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exhibit demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise software architectures, including microservices, serverless, and monolithic patterns, with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and select approaches based on business and technical requirements
- Possess advanced proficiency in modern web development frameworks and languages, including React, Typescript, and Node.js with experience architecting, building, and maintaining full-stack applications
- Display familiarity with alternative web frameworks such as Vue.js and a strong understanding of component-based architecture, state management, and responsive design principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, preferably
- A minimum of ten (10) years of industry experience in software development and AI
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading projects and architecting solutions in industry settings
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with agile teams
- Experience building and productizing real-world AI models and systems
- A minimum of six (6) years in industry roles focused on machine learning, applied AI, or data science roles, preferably
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE: USD $190,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
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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 visa 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 visa 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 visa 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.