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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Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for an Android Engineer to join Snap Inc!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Push the limits of mobile devices and create great user experiences
- Build smooth, stable, and fun products
- Develop features from design through implementation and launch
- Evaluate technical tradeoffs of every decision and work with design on the best UI and infrastructure practices
- Perform code reviews that guarantee code quality
- Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Use Kotlin, Java, RxJava, Dagger, and other great tools to build smooth, stable, and fun products
- Support features from design through implementation and launch
- Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
- Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2 years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
- Experience with Android application development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Kotlin and Android expertise
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
OUR BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.
INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for an Android Engineer to join Snap Inc!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Push the limits of mobile devices and create great user experiences
- Build smooth, stable, and fun products
- Develop features from design through implementation and launch
- Evaluate technical tradeoffs of every decision and work with design on the best UI and infrastructure practices
- Perform code reviews that guarantee code quality
- Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Use Kotlin, Java, RxJava, Dagger, and other great tools to build smooth, stable, and fun products
- Support features from design through implementation and launch
- Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
- Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2 years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
- Experience with Android application development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Kotlin and Android expertise
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
OUR BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.
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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-1B visa1 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 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.