H-1B1 Chile Visa Cloud Engineer Jobs
Cloud Engineer jobs in the U.S. are open to Chilean nationals through H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship, a consulate-processed path with a 1,400-visa annual cap that has never filled. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and your cloud architecture or DevOps credentials translate directly into qualifying specialty occupation territory.
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INTRODUCTION
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Cloud Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the adoption and responsible use of emerging AI and automation capabilities to improve the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of cloud platforms and engineering workflows
- Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in scalable cloud infrastructure to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
- Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, and Node.js, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of cloud provider tools and services
- Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, shaping system architecture and long-term technology direction
- Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native systems with high reliability and performance requirements
- Partner with architects and product leaders to define platform roadmaps and shared services strategy
- Proactively identify areas for improvement and contribute to efforts that ensure well-managed cloud solutions
- Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices in a ‘you build it, you own it’ environment
- Integrate risk awareness into daily work, proactively considering potential issues related to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (OBL, SOX), audits, and change management
- Lead complex design and implementation efforts for distributed or cloud-native systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- At least 7 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 2 years of experience in cloud engineering
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years of experience in coding with at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
- 4+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
- 4+ years of experience in CI/CD orchestration, Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Crossplane), and Automated Governance using Policy-as-Code DSLs (e.g. OPA)
- One or more active certifications related to cloud infrastructure management or security
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native patterns (e.g., Kubernetes, Serverless)
- Experience designing and supporting cloud networking, security and identity integrations
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting production cloud environments
- Experience leveraging AI-driven tooling to automate cloud operations, improve platform reliability, or optimize infrastructure performance and cost
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
- Experience influencing technology strategy at the portfolio or business unit level
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Cloud Engineer 5
New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Cloud Engineer 5
Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Cloud Engineer 5
San Francisco, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Cloud Engineer 5
San Jose, CA: $250,800 - $286,200 for Cloud Engineer 5
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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Align your credentials to O*NET
Pull the Cloud Engineer occupation profile from O*NET before your job search. Confirming your degree and experience map to the listed requirements gives your employer a defensible specialty occupation basis for the H-1B1 Chile filing.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Cloud roles at government contractors, large tech firms, and publicly traded companies typically require E-Verify enrollment. Prioritizing these employers shortens the internal approval process because their HR teams already handle work authorization routinely.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter cloud engineering roles by employers with confirmed H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history. DOL Labor Condition Application data powers the results, so you're not guessing which companies have actually filed for this visa category.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area before negotiating, so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Document cloud certifications for the consular packet
Consular officers reviewing H-1B1 Chile applications look for evidence that your role requires a specific technical degree. AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications alongside your Chilean university transcripts strengthen the specialty occupation argument when your job title is broad.
Clarify who files the LCA before accepting an offer
The employer files the LCA with DOL and the H-1B1 visa petition before your consular appointment. Confirm during negotiations whether their legal team handles this in-house, since delays in LCA certification push back your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, cloud engineering qualifies because USCIS recognizes it as a position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a directly related field. Roles involving cloud infrastructure design, DevOps pipelines, or distributed systems architecture consistently satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Your employer documents this in the LCA and supporting petition materials.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Cloud Engineer positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the Chilean consulate rather than through USCIS. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never been exhausted, so qualified cloud engineers aren't competing against tens of thousands of registrants. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't carry the same dual-intent protection, meaning you must maintain nonimmigrant intent throughout each two-year period.
Where can I find Cloud Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point because it surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history specifically for H-1B1 Chile positions. General job boards don't filter by visa category or confirm whether an employer has actually sponsored H-1B1 workers, so you risk spending time on applications that go nowhere.
Can I switch cloud employers after getting my H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and complete a new H-1B1 visa filing before you begin work with them. There's no portability provision equivalent to what H-1B workers have under AC21, so you can't start the new role while the petition is pending. Plan the transition timeline carefully to avoid any gap in authorized employment.
How long does it take to get an H-1B1 Chile visa for a Cloud Engineer role?
Once the employer's LCA is certified by DOL, which typically takes seven business days, you can schedule your consular interview in Chile. Interview availability varies by consulate location and season, but most applicants in technical roles receive a decision the same day. Total time from job offer to approved visa stamp commonly runs four to eight weeks.