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Embedded engineers pursuing U.S. roles can apply for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship without entering a lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your interview happens at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than waiting on USCIS petition approval, so timelines move faster than H-1B visa.
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Join us as an Embedded Firmware Engineer designing and delivering firmware that powers next-generation devices! You will turn concepts into reliable, low-power products by developing firmware architectures, leading cross-functional development efforts, and driving measurable improvements in product performance and customer experience.
OUR TEAM
You will be part of the Devices team, a collaborative, cross-disciplinary group of hardware, software, and project engineers focused on taking motorized, sensor-driven systems from prototype to production. We move quickly, iterate often, and prioritize customer-centric solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Architect and deliver embedded firmware that enables reliable, low-power devices and improves product performance and customer outcomes.
- Translate product requirements into firmware designs and algorithms that reduce energy use, improve responsiveness, and simplify maintenance.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate firmware with mechanical, electrical, and cloud/software components to accelerate time-to-market.
- Define and execute verification strategies and test plans using statistical analysis to increase product quality and reduce field issues.
- Drive multiple projects to completion on schedule while documenting architecture, decisions, and delivery artifacts in source control and lifecycle systems (e.g., Git, SAP).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical, electronics, computer, or software) or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficient in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
- 1+ years' hands-on experience with embedded microcontrollers and proven debugging/troubleshooting techniques.
- Working knowledge of motor controls, power supplies, low-power electronics, and wireless communications.
- Experience managing code repositories with Git and documenting work in engineering lifecycle systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing on ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) in embedded devices.
- Experience working in an agile project development environment.
- Familiarity with automated unit testing and embedded testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g. C#, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Languages).
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
INTRODUCTION
Join us as an Embedded Firmware Engineer designing and delivering firmware that powers next-generation devices! You will turn concepts into reliable, low-power products by developing firmware architectures, leading cross-functional development efforts, and driving measurable improvements in product performance and customer experience.
OUR TEAM
You will be part of the Devices team, a collaborative, cross-disciplinary group of hardware, software, and project engineers focused on taking motorized, sensor-driven systems from prototype to production. We move quickly, iterate often, and prioritize customer-centric solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Architect and deliver embedded firmware that enables reliable, low-power devices and improves product performance and customer outcomes.
- Translate product requirements into firmware designs and algorithms that reduce energy use, improve responsiveness, and simplify maintenance.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate firmware with mechanical, electrical, and cloud/software components to accelerate time-to-market.
- Define and execute verification strategies and test plans using statistical analysis to increase product quality and reduce field issues.
- Drive multiple projects to completion on schedule while documenting architecture, decisions, and delivery artifacts in source control and lifecycle systems (e.g., Git, SAP).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical, electronics, computer, or software) or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficient in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
- 1+ years' hands-on experience with embedded microcontrollers and proven debugging/troubleshooting techniques.
- Working knowledge of motor controls, power supplies, low-power electronics, and wireless communications.
- Experience managing code repositories with Git and documenting work in engineering lifecycle systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing on ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) in embedded devices.
- Experience working in an agile project development environment.
- Familiarity with automated unit testing and embedded testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g. C#, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Languages).
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 Chile requires specialty occupation status, meaning your degree must directly correspond to embedded systems work. A general engineering degree supports most embedded roles, but a business or unrelated technical degree triggers closer consular scrutiny during your interview.
Search verified H-1B1 filers on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by employers who have filed H-1B1 Chile Labor Condition Applications using Migrate Mate. That filing history confirms the employer already understands the LCA process and won't treat your visa as a novel complication during hiring.
Target embedded roles at defense-adjacent contractors carefully
Many embedded positions at defense contractors require security clearances. H-1B1 Chile holders are non-immigrant visa holders, and clearance eligibility is determined separately from your visa status. Confirm clearance sponsorship is on the table before investing time in those applications.
Confirm your employer files an LCA before you schedule your consular appointment
Your employer must submit a certified LCA to DOL before you can apply at the consulate. DOL targets seven business days for LCA certification. Don't book your consular appointment until you have the certified LCA in hand.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary negotiation
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your embedded role and work location. Pull the exact wage level from OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor your employer must meet and can structure your ask above it.
Plan your re-entry around the two-year initial validity period
H-1B1 Chile is issued for one year at the consulate but can be extended in two-year increments. Unlike H-1B, there's no portability provision, so if you change employers mid-status, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you must return to the consulate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do embedded engineering roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Embedded engineering roles typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. The consular officer will confirm the degree-to-role connection during your interview. Roles that accept any four-year degree regardless of field are more likely to face pushback.
How is H-1B1 Chile different from H-1B for embedded engineers?
H-1B requires USCIS petition approval and enters you into a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance. H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, a rarely-filled annual cap of 1,400 visas, and is processed entirely at the consulate. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't simultaneously pursue permanent residency on that status.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B1 Chile visas for embedded roles?
Migrate Mate indexes DOL Labor Condition Application filing data so you can search specifically for employers who have filed H-1B1 Chile LCAs for engineering and embedded roles. That's more reliable than asking recruiters, who often confuse H-1B1 Chile with H-1B and don't know which one their company has previously used.
Can I start work before my consular interview is scheduled?
No. You must have a certified LCA, complete the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and attend your consular interview before you can enter the U.S. on H-1B1 Chile status. There is no change-of-status pathway from within the U.S. for H-1B1 Chile; the visa must be obtained at a U.S. consulate abroad.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my embedded role is eliminated or I'm laid off?
H-1B1 Chile has no formal grace period codified the way H-1B's 60-day grace period is. If your employment ends, your status effectively lapses. You'd need to depart the U.S. or secure a new employer, have them file a fresh LCA, and return on a new H-1B1 Chile visa obtained at the consulate in Chile.