H-1B1 Chile Visa Development Engineer Jobs
Development Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. The H-1B visa1 skips the H-1B lottery, carries a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills, and processes directly at the consulate, making it a practical path for engineers ready to work in the U.S.
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Amazon.com’s Search org is looking for an engineer to join our team. Search Operations is a follow-the-sun team distributed over two worldwide locations and is responsible for running one of the Internet's largest search infrastructures that powers Amazon’s retail websites.
The team is responsible for operational support for search front-end services and mitigating high severity events. We actively lead efforts to improve the customer experience by maximizing availability, quality, and performance.
We use an Operational Excellence (OE) program to continuously improve our processes. We partner with teams across Amazon Search to achieve highly-resilient systems, share knowledge, and automate away operational burden. We are strong advocates of a healthy work-life harmony, and continually focus on ensuring happiness within our team.
Key job responsibilities
Operational Excellence: We protect the Search customer experience and eliminate operational load. We mitigate, resolve high severity events and prevent their recurrence by owning the post-incident analysis process. We have a well established OE program to identify and drive resolution of cross-service and inter-service issues, review operational metrics, and investigate Service Level Objective (SLO) breaches.
Systems Development: We develop and own innovative software solutions. We automate incident response workflows, assist engineers on call with root-causing of high severity events, and present mitigation options. We constantly automate processes through our operational excellence program, pager load budgeting system, and top root causes evaluation.
On-Call Responsibility: The team operates a follow the sun on-call rotation with a frequency of one week on-call in every four to five weeks. The rotation is daytime only with handoffs between the Tokyo (Japan), and US west coast teams. The on-call represents Search during large scale events in production, leads and co-ordinates calls to quickly mitigate customer impact.
Career Growth: We care about your career aspirations. We want you to grow and progress in Amazon. We will facilitate your growth through an increase in scope of the projects you work on over time, and that can also include working on projects for partner teams to experience new, and interesting challenges.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon.com’s Search org is looking for an engineer to join our team. Search Operations is a follow-the-sun team distributed over two worldwide locations and is responsible for running one of the Internet's largest search infrastructures that powers Amazon’s retail websites.
The team is responsible for operational support for search front-end services and mitigating high severity events. We actively lead efforts to improve the customer experience by maximizing availability, quality, and performance.
We use an Operational Excellence (OE) program to continuously improve our processes. We partner with teams across Amazon Search to achieve highly-resilient systems, share knowledge, and automate away operational burden. We are strong advocates of a healthy work-life harmony, and continually focus on ensuring happiness within our team.
Key job responsibilities
Operational Excellence: We protect the Search customer experience and eliminate operational load. We mitigate, resolve high severity events and prevent their recurrence by owning the post-incident analysis process. We have a well established OE program to identify and drive resolution of cross-service and inter-service issues, review operational metrics, and investigate Service Level Objective (SLO) breaches.
Systems Development: We develop and own innovative software solutions. We automate incident response workflows, assist engineers on call with root-causing of high severity events, and present mitigation options. We constantly automate processes through our operational excellence program, pager load budgeting system, and top root causes evaluation.
On-Call Responsibility: The team operates a follow the sun on-call rotation with a frequency of one week on-call in every four to five weeks. The rotation is daytime only with handoffs between the Tokyo (Japan), and US west coast teams. The on-call represents Search during large scale events in production, leads and co-ordinates calls to quickly mitigate customer impact.
Career Growth: We care about your career aspirations. We want you to grow and progress in Amazon. We will facilitate your growth through an increase in scope of the projects you work on over time, and that can also include working on projects for partner teams to experience new, and interesting challenges.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Align your degree to the role
Development Engineer roles require a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B1 visa eligibility. Use O*NET to confirm the occupation's standard educational requirements before applying, so your Chilean credentials map cleanly to what the employer must certify.
Request a prevailing wage check early
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to understand what wage level your role and experience qualify for.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Development Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile. That filing history confirms the employer understands the sponsorship process, not just that they're open to it in theory.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B1 visa employers must participate in E-Verify to verify your work authorization. Ask about E-Verify enrollment before the offer stage, not after, since non-enrolled employers must register before your visa can be activated.
Prepare your DS-160 and LCA documents in parallel
Because H-1B1 visa processes at the consulate rather than through USCIS, you'll attend a visa interview in Chile with your certified LCA, job offer letter, and DS-160 in hand. Coordinating these documents simultaneously shortens your total timeline between offer and start date.
Plan around the consulate interview, not USCIS processing
Unlike H-1B petitions, H-1B1 Chile requires no USCIS adjudication period. Your practical timeline is the consulate appointment wait plus document preparation. Factor this into your start date negotiation so you and your employer set a realistic target.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely aligned discipline. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field generally don't qualify. Your employer certifies the degree requirement when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Development Engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile is exclusive to Chilean nationals and bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never been exhausted, so timing is not a constraint the way it is with H-1B. Processing happens at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than through USCIS, which removes the petition adjudication step and can shorten the path from offer to start date.
How can I find Development Engineer employers who already sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify employers who have specifically sponsored H-1B1 Chile roles rather than those who are simply open to sponsorship in general. Targeting employers with that filing record reduces time spent on outreach to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Can I switch Development Engineer employers after entering the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the H-1B1 visa does not carry H-1B portability protections. Your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL and you'll need to return to the U.S. consulate in Chile for a new visa stamp before starting with them. Build that consulate appointment timeline into any job transition plan.
What engineering credentials from Chile does a U.S. employer need to verify for H-1B1 sponsorship?
Your employer or an authorized credential evaluator must confirm your Chilean degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering field. A Chilean licenciatura or professional title in engineering typically satisfies this, but the employer must document the equivalency as part of the Labor Condition Application filing and retain it in the public access file.