H-1B1 Chile Visa DevOps Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean DevOps engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to a U.S. consulate. Infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and cloud platform roles qualify as specialty occupations under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
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We're Topaz Labs, an AI tech company that builds one-click image and video quality software with deep learning. Over 1M photographers and designers trust us with their work, including teams at Google, Nvidia, NASA, and more. We've processed over 1 billion images, achieved 1000% revenue growth in the last 4 years, and we're just getting started.
About us
Rocketship growth and opportunity for impact ($3M → $48M revenue in six years). Over 1 million customers (including companies like Apple, NASA, Netflix) have used us for over 1 billion photos. Our tech has been covered by Fast Company, The Verge, Engadget, Mashable, BBC, and more. We're a world-class team that executes quickly, obsesses about the customer experience, promotes from within, and we're profitable with infinite runway.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a DevOps Engineer on our team you would be a key part of development on all Topaz software - including our core products, Photo AI, Video AI and Gigapixel, ML model training infrastructure and distribution, and our website and other internal tooling. You will be working alongside our current devops engineer and helping expand our pipeline to deliver new products and ML models as we grow in 2024. Another chief goal is to increase automated testing and stability of our applications. You will also work closely with our product engineering team to sustain & improve biweekly update deliveries, as well as internal development processes. You will be joining an awesome team that sets a high standard for craftsmanship and feature delivery.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of professional working experience in a related field
- Deep familiarity with C++ build tools (3+ years)
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
- Experience building and deploying CI/CD pipelines
- Experience implementing test automation
- Knowledge of networking infrastructure including CDN caching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building releases for Windows and/or MacOS or iOS
- Experience in Python, Go or Javascript
- QT development/build experience
- Experience with Conan
- Experience with test automation tools such as Eggplant
Do you meet most but not 100% of the above? We’d still like to hear from you–we are passionate about developing a diverse team and culture, so please apply if you’re interested! This is a unique role for someone interested in making a deep impact at a high-growth tech software company.
COMPENSATION
We offer strong base salary, plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth. We also offer 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees, 15 days annual PTO, 5 personal days, plus holidays, and 401k matching.
LOCATION
This is a full-time onsite role in Dallas, TX, and we will ask you to relocate if you're not in the area.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Our compensation packages will correspond to experience, but also performance during the interview process. They include base salary, equity, and profit sharing.
INTRODUCTION
We're Topaz Labs, an AI tech company that builds one-click image and video quality software with deep learning. Over 1M photographers and designers trust us with their work, including teams at Google, Nvidia, NASA, and more. We've processed over 1 billion images, achieved 1000% revenue growth in the last 4 years, and we're just getting started.
About us
Rocketship growth and opportunity for impact ($3M → $48M revenue in six years). Over 1 million customers (including companies like Apple, NASA, Netflix) have used us for over 1 billion photos. Our tech has been covered by Fast Company, The Verge, Engadget, Mashable, BBC, and more. We're a world-class team that executes quickly, obsesses about the customer experience, promotes from within, and we're profitable with infinite runway.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a DevOps Engineer on our team you would be a key part of development on all Topaz software - including our core products, Photo AI, Video AI and Gigapixel, ML model training infrastructure and distribution, and our website and other internal tooling. You will be working alongside our current devops engineer and helping expand our pipeline to deliver new products and ML models as we grow in 2024. Another chief goal is to increase automated testing and stability of our applications. You will also work closely with our product engineering team to sustain & improve biweekly update deliveries, as well as internal development processes. You will be joining an awesome team that sets a high standard for craftsmanship and feature delivery.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of professional working experience in a related field
- Deep familiarity with C++ build tools (3+ years)
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
- Experience building and deploying CI/CD pipelines
- Experience implementing test automation
- Knowledge of networking infrastructure including CDN caching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building releases for Windows and/or MacOS or iOS
- Experience in Python, Go or Javascript
- QT development/build experience
- Experience with Conan
- Experience with test automation tools such as Eggplant
Do you meet most but not 100% of the above? We’d still like to hear from you–we are passionate about developing a diverse team and culture, so please apply if you’re interested! This is a unique role for someone interested in making a deep impact at a high-growth tech software company.
COMPENSATION
We offer strong base salary, plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth. We also offer 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees, 15 days annual PTO, 5 personal days, plus holidays, and 401k matching.
LOCATION
This is a full-time onsite role in Dallas, TX, and we will ask you to relocate if you're not in the area.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Our compensation packages will correspond to experience, but also performance during the interview process. They include base salary, equity, and profit sharing.
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Translate your DevOps credentials for U.S. hiring
U.S. employers assess specialty occupation against your degree field, not just your job title. Map your systems engineering or computer science degree to the DevOps role's technical requirements before applying, so your application packet is coherent from day one.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter DevOps roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile or H-1B candidates. That filing history signals the employer understands visa sponsorship and won't stall at the offer stage.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation requirements
Pull the O*NET profile for your target DevOps title and verify the job zone and required education level. If a posting lists a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, the consular officer may reject the specialty occupation classification.
Ask the employer about LCA timing before accepting
The employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consular appointment. Confirm the employer's HR team knows this step exists and has a timeline for completing it, since delays at this stage push your start date.
Verify the prevailing wage tier matches your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your DevOps occupation code and work location. The LCA wage must meet or exceed this figure, and a mismatch is one of the most common reasons DevOps H-1B1 Chile filings draw additional DOL scrutiny.
Prepare your nonimmigrant intent documentation early
Unlike H-1B holders, H-1B1 Chile visa holders cannot claim dual intent. Gather documentation of Chilean ties, such as property records or family commitments, before your consular appointment so you can clearly demonstrate intent to return after your authorized stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do DevOps roles 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 computer science, systems engineering, or information technology. Generic DevOps titles where the employer accepts any technical degree without specifying the field can create problems at the consulate, so the job offer should specify the required degree discipline clearly.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for a DevOps engineer?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the consulate rather than through USCIS, which removes months of uncertainty. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and rarely fills. The main trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile does not allow dual intent, so you cannot simultaneously pursue a green card while on this status the way some H-1B holders do.
How can I find DevOps employers who sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history filtered for H-1B1 Chile eligibility, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for roles like yours. Searching DOL LCA disclosure data manually is the alternative, but it requires downloading raw files and cross-referencing occupation codes yourself.
What does the employer need to file before my H-1B1 Chile consular appointment?
The employer must submit a Labor Condition Application to DOL and receive certification before you can apply at the consulate. The LCA certifies that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your DevOps occupation and location. DOL targets a seven-business-day processing window for LCA certification, though timelines can vary.
Can I switch DevOps employers while on the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. They must file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consular appointment or apply for a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B, so you should coordinate your transition timeline carefully with both the departing and incoming employer.