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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Overview

Open Jobs292+
Top Visa TypeH-1B1 CL
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$178K
Top LocationSeattle, WA
Most JobsAmazon Web Services

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Amazon Web Services
Sr Software Development Engineer
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Amazon Web Services
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Sr Software Development Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Redmond, Washington
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$168,100/yr - $227,400/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Google
Manufacturing Test Development Engineer
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Google
New 18h ago
Manufacturing Test Development Engineer
Google
Atlanta, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$144,000/yr - $209,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tyson Foods Incorporated
Lead Development Engineer
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Tyson Foods Incorporated
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Lead Development Engineer
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Springdale, Arkansas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
DevOps
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Microsoft
Software Development Engineer
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Software Development Engineer
Microsoft
Hillsboro, Oregon
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Database Administration (DBA)
$55/hr - $62/hr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Future Opportunity - Software Development Engineer 3 - Equipment Control
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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Future Opportunity - Software Development Engineer 3 - Equipment Control
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
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Associate's

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Development Engineer

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 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 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 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.

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