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Design Lead 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. You apply directly at the consulate once you have a certified LCA and a U.S. job offer.
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As a member of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, you use your creativity and range of engineering experience to explore solutions to a variety of engineering problems. As a mechanical engineer, you participate in the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts. You work in a manufacturing and product oriented development environment and collaborate with vendors and outside sources in order to see parts through to manufacture.
The Google XR team is a group of engineers, designers, and research scientists tasked with building the platforms that enable computing required for great immersive and augmented experience and prototyping of helpful, delightful user journeys. You will be an integral member of the team, responsible for systems software design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the architecture, design, manufacturing, and validation of head-worn devices, including waveguide, display engines, and Rx lenses.
- Lead development and architecture efforts for miniaturization of novel mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems, working with other system and cross-functional leads to arrive at robust and reusable designs optimized for consumer usage.
- Work to drive DFM and DFA efforts from early NTI to prototype to mass production, working closely with internal and external partners and contract manufacturers.
- Own and develop comprehensive requirements documents and tolerance stackup analyses to ensure performance and reliability of tightly constrained glasses through the conditions expected by mass production consumer hardware.
- Be an advocate for the team and be responsible for helping individuals grow and succeed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes.
- 12 years of experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as NX or Solidworks.
- 12 years of experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA).
- 4 years of experience leading multiple engineering teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.
- 8 years of experience with consumer electronics with a focus on miniaturization, integration, and manufacturing of system design.
- Experience with executing designs for precision mechanical systems, including kinematic design and tolerance analyses.
- Experience in scaled manufacturing, including manufacturing process and line design, bring-up, and optimization.
- Knowledge of optimal selection processes of materials, adhesives, and coatings used in optical systems.
- Knowledge of consumer electronics development processes and an ability to adapt development approaches to designs, from prototypes to scaled manufacturing.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
As a member of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, you use your creativity and range of engineering experience to explore solutions to a variety of engineering problems. As a mechanical engineer, you participate in the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts. You work in a manufacturing and product oriented development environment and collaborate with vendors and outside sources in order to see parts through to manufacture.
The Google XR team is a group of engineers, designers, and research scientists tasked with building the platforms that enable computing required for great immersive and augmented experience and prototyping of helpful, delightful user journeys. You will be an integral member of the team, responsible for systems software design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the architecture, design, manufacturing, and validation of head-worn devices, including waveguide, display engines, and Rx lenses.
- Lead development and architecture efforts for miniaturization of novel mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems, working with other system and cross-functional leads to arrive at robust and reusable designs optimized for consumer usage.
- Work to drive DFM and DFA efforts from early NTI to prototype to mass production, working closely with internal and external partners and contract manufacturers.
- Own and develop comprehensive requirements documents and tolerance stackup analyses to ensure performance and reliability of tightly constrained glasses through the conditions expected by mass production consumer hardware.
- Be an advocate for the team and be responsible for helping individuals grow and succeed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes.
- 12 years of experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as NX or Solidworks.
- 12 years of experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA).
- 4 years of experience leading multiple engineering teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.
- 8 years of experience with consumer electronics with a focus on miniaturization, integration, and manufacturing of system design.
- Experience with executing designs for precision mechanical systems, including kinematic design and tolerance analyses.
- Experience in scaled manufacturing, including manufacturing process and line design, bring-up, and optimization.
- Knowledge of optimal selection processes of materials, adhesives, and coatings used in optical systems.
- Knowledge of consumer electronics development processes and an ability to adapt development approaches to designs, from prototypes to scaled manufacturing.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Audit your portfolio for U.S. specialty occupation standards
The H-1B1 visa requires your Design Lead role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Document the strategic and cross-functional scope of your work, system-level design decisions and team leadership, because purely executional roles can draw scrutiny at the consulate.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Design Lead in the specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate so your offer clears the DOL threshold without a last-minute revision.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter Design Lead roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship. Those employers already understand the consular filing process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-application.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before signing
H-1B1 sponsorship requires the employer to participate in E-Verify. Ask HR directly before you accept an offer, many smaller studios or in-house design teams haven't enrolled, which disqualifies them as sponsors regardless of intent.
Request the LCA posting notice details in writing
DOL requires your employer to post the LCA notice at the worksite for ten consecutive business days before certification. Ask your employer to confirm the posting dates and worksite address in writing, you'll need this documentation if the consular officer questions the filing timeline.
Use your O*NET profile to preempt consular questions
Review the Design Lead occupation profile in O*NET before your visa interview. Consular officers may ask how your background maps to the listed knowledge and skills requirements. Aligning your answers to that profile makes the specialty occupation case concrete and hard to dispute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, if the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as design, architecture, human-computer interaction, or a closely aligned discipline. A generalist title that accepts any degree field is harder to support. Your employer's LCA and job description must reflect the specialized degree requirement, not just a preference for one.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for a Design Lead position?
The H-1B visa1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the consulate rather than through USCIS. The 1,400-visa annual cap for Chilean nationals rarely fills, so timing isn't a constraint. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't carry dual-intent protection, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue permanent residency on this status.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor a Design Lead on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Design Lead roles at employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that already understand and have executed the sponsorship process. That narrows the field to employers who won't require internal HR education before they commit to your application.
What documents should I prepare before the consular interview for a Design Lead H-1B1 Chile application?
Bring your certified LCA, the original job offer letter specifying your title and duties, educational credentials showing your degree aligns with the specialty occupation, and your DS-160 confirmation. If your degree is from a Chilean university, have an equivalency evaluation ready. The consular officer may also ask for portfolio evidence that your role is genuinely design-leadership, not production work.
Can I switch to a different Design Lead role at a new employer while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to apply for a new H-1B1 visa at the consulate before starting work. Unlike H-1B, there's no portability provision under H-1B1 Chile, so you can't begin the new role while the paperwork is pending. Plan the transition timeline around consulate appointment availability.
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