H-1B1 Chile Visa Android Engineer Jobs
Android Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for Android Engineers to join our team. As part of a cross-functional scrum team you will design and develop new investment account and cash account functionality within our Android app. In addition to development on the app itself, you will write automated tests and integrate with our in-house design systems and our backend API. Come help us achieve our vision to make investing delightfully easy and understandable for our clients and prospective clients!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a core member of the team, you will:
- Build a premier native Android application
- Collaborate with other engineers and designers to build new features and enhance existing features for our world-class app
- Work with frontend and backend engineers to design, build and test reusable REST APIs
- Design and build high-quality infrastructure; making the right tradeoffs for risk and long-term maintainability
- Collaborate with design and product to define a delightful Android experience using material design
- Get an opportunity to work with leadership to define the team's priorities and initiatives
- Work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem-solving skills
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This role could be a fit if you have:
- 2 - 6 years of professional Android development experience
- Proficiency with Java or Kotlin
- Experience writing unit tests and testable code
- Knowledge of Android SDK performance tools and optimization techniques
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- BS or MS in computer science, related field, or equivalent professional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Once you join, Wealthfront will:
- Pair you with a mentor who will guide you through our structured onboarding program
- Encourage you to work on projects that match your professional goals
- Support your professional development by providing feedback during weekly 1:1s and our semi-annual reviews
- Provide you autonomy so you can be a happy and successful member of our team
COMPENSATION
- Estimated annual salary range: $140,000 - $185,000 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.
Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!
ABOUT WEALTHFRONT
Here at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money. We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business. By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions. Since then, we've expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long-term wealth, including:
- A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features.
- A zero-commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions.
- Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax-loss harvesting, and direct indexing—which we offer at industry-leading low costs and accessible minimums.
Our award-winning products have attracted over 1 million clients who trust us with more than $90 billion of their hard earned savings—and we're far from done. If you’re inspired to help us reshape the financial industry as we create our next chapter, let’s talk!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
DISCLOSURES: All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax-Loss Harvesting benefits vary depending on the client's entire tax and investment profile. Wealthfront doesn’t provide tax advice. The Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“Wealthfront Brokerage”), Member of FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. We convey funds to partner banks who accept and maintain deposits, provide the variable interest rate, and provide access to FDIC pass-through insurance. Investment management and advisory services–which are not FDIC insured–are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC (“Wealthfront Advisers”), an SEC-registered investment adviser. The checking features offered in the Wealthfront Cash Account are provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Fees and Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features, please see the Deposit Account Agreement for details. By “award-winning products”, please refer to www.wealthfront.com/reviews for more information. Wealthfront Corporation oversees Total Client Assets and Trusted Clients through Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage. Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage are wholly owned subsidiaries of Wealthfront Corporation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Android Engineer
Verify your degree field matches Android engineering
The H-1B1 Chile requires a specialty occupation with a directly related bachelor's degree. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly, but an unrelated degree may need a credential evaluation and experience documentation before your LCA is certified.
Search LCA filings for Android engineering roles
DOL certifies every H-1B1 visa Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed LCAs under SOC code 15-1252 and confirm they have active H-1B1 visa Chile sponsorship history, not just H-1B visa.
Find H-1B1 Chile sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already sponsored Chilean nationals rather than guessing from general job postings.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
Android Engineer maps to O*NET's Software Developers occupation, which designates Job Zone 4 and requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Reference this profile when your employer is drafting the LCA to preempt any specialty occupation questions at the consulate.
Negotiate who covers the LCA filing costs
Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 Chile has no USCIS filing fee, but the employer still bears DOL LCA costs. Get written confirmation before signing your offer that the employer will file and fund the LCA so there are no delays between your job acceptance and your consulate appointment.
Time your consulate appointment around Sprint cycles
H-1B1 Chile visas are issued for one year and require annual consular renewal. Android engineering roles often have project-critical phases. Schedule your renewal appointment during a low-intensity Sprint period so a processing delay doesn't disrupt a product launch or release cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Android Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Android engineering requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the H-1B1 Chile specialty occupation standard. DOL certifies this when your employer files the Labor Condition Application under the Software Developers SOC code. If your employer lists the role more broadly, ask them to specify mobile software development in the job duties.
How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for Android Engineer jobs?
H-1B1 Chile skips the lottery entirely and is processed directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile, not through USCIS. The 1,400-visa annual cap for Chilean nationals has never been exhausted, so there's no wait for a slot. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't use it as a direct path to a green card the way some H-1B holders do.
How do I find Android Engineer employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Android Engineer roles filtered by verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history. This shows employers who have already navigated the DOL certification process for Chilean nationals, which is a much stronger signal than a general 'visa sponsorship available' tag on a job posting.
Can I switch Android engineering jobs while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL and get it certified before you can start. Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow portability under AC21, so you can't begin working for the new employer the moment the petition is filed. Plan for a gap between your last day and your new LCA certification date.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Android engineering project is paused or my role changes?
H-1B1 Chile status is tied to the specific job and employer listed on your certified LCA. If your role shifts substantially, for example from Android engineer to a general product manager role, your employer may need to file an amended LCA. A project pause that keeps you on payroll in your original role doesn't require a new filing, but a title change with different job duties typically does.
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