H-1B1 Chile Visa Frontend Engineer Jobs
Frontend Engineer 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 has never filled. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then you apply directly at the consulate with your job offer in hand.
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Join us in building the future of shopping! If you're passionate about creating unique mobile experiences and want to be part of something revolutionary, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking exceptional software developers who will help build magical shopping experiences on our iOS application. You will be working on an inter-disciplinary team of highly-capable software engineers (mobile and backend), scientists, designers, and product managers to invent new experiences that work for millions of customers at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality, innovative applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions
- Write unit tests for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3+ years of experience with iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Foundation) and Apple developer tools (Xcode, Instruments)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Join us in building the future of shopping! If you're passionate about creating unique mobile experiences and want to be part of something revolutionary, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking exceptional software developers who will help build magical shopping experiences on our iOS application. You will be working on an inter-disciplinary team of highly-capable software engineers (mobile and backend), scientists, designers, and product managers to invent new experiences that work for millions of customers at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality, innovative applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions
- Write unit tests for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3+ years of experience with iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Foundation) and Apple developer tools (Xcode, Instruments)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Frontend Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation, meaning your degree field must directly relate to frontend engineering. A computer science or software engineering degree is straightforward. An unrelated degree with heavy programming coursework can create RFE risk, so confirm the match before applying.
Pull the O*NET profile before salary negotiations
Frontend Engineer roles span two DOL wage levels depending on autonomy and complexity. Check the O*NET occupation profile and cross-reference with OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area so you know what prevailing wage the LCA must certify before your employer files.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-adjacent roles and federal contractors must use E-Verify, and those employers already understand DOL compliance workflows. Focusing your search on E-Verify-enrolled companies reduces the time your hiring manager spends getting legal sign-off on sponsoring an H-1B1 Chile hire.
Search H-1B1 Chile sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Most job boards don't filter by H-1B1 Chile specifically. Migrate Mate surfaces frontend roles at employers with documented LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already committed to this visa category rather than educating recruiters from scratch.
Request the LCA receipt number before your DS-160
Your consular application requires a certified LCA, not just a filed one. DOL typically certifies within seven business days, but delays happen. Confirm your employer has the certified LCA receipt number in hand before you schedule your consulate appointment to avoid rescheduling fees.
Prepare a portfolio that documents specialty-occupation work
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a bachelor's-level specialty. Bring a portfolio or work samples showing architectural decisions, not just UI output. Generic component libraries and template-based projects won't demonstrate the theoretical and practical application of knowledge USCIS expects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Frontend Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, frontend engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application, so the job description language matters.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for a Frontend Engineer?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which means no random selection risk and no April registration window. The annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't allow dual intent, so it's better suited for frontend engineers focused on U.S. work rather than a simultaneous green card application.
How do I find Frontend Engineer employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate filters frontend engineering roles by employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa category. Many recruiters conflate H-1B1 with the H-1B lottery, which wastes time. Starting with employers who've already filed LCAs for this status removes that friction from early conversations.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my frontend engineering contract or employment ends?
H-1B1 Chile status is employer-tied, so a job loss means you're out of status immediately without a formal grace period under H-1B1 rules. You'd need to depart the U.S. or secure a new offer quickly enough to apply for a new H-1B1 at the consulate. Having a job offer lined up before separation is the standard approach.
Can my Chilean spouse work in the U.S. while I'm on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Your spouse can accompany you on H-4 dependent status but cannot work on that status alone. H-4 employment authorization is only available when the primary H-1B holder has an approved I-140 immigrant petition, which H-1B1 Chile holders don't typically have given the visa's non-immigrant intent requirement. Your spouse would need their own independent work authorization to be employed.