H-1B1 Chile Visa Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean full-stack software engineers work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. With an annual cap of 1,400 visas that routinely goes unfilled, consulate processing in Santiago, and two-year renewable status, it's one of the most direct paths for Chilean developers to build a U.S. career.
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INTRODUCTION
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full-stack Software Engineering leaders who are passionate about building high-performing teams, driving technical strategy and leveraging cutting-edge open-source frameworks alongside emerging technologies. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of mentoring engineering talent and leading major technology transformations across Capital One.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
- Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Lead teams utilizing programming languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
- Lead multiple Agile engineering teams or programs, providing strategic direction and ensuring delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
- Partner with product, architecture, and platform leaders to define multi-year technology roadmaps and investment priorities
- Develop and manage Lead Engineers and leads, building succession plans and scaling leadership capability across teams
- Drive alignment between engineering execution and enterprise goals, influencing portfolio-level decisions and trade-offs
- Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native systems with high reliability and performance requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 3 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
- At least 3 years of people management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 1+ year of experience leading architectural design reviews and influencing enterprise-wide technical standards and methodologies
- 4+ years of experience with database and database management systems
- 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or cloud-based productivity tools or virtualization technologies
- 4+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
- 4+ years of experience using Git-based version-control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
- 4+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments
- 5+ years of experience contributing to open source frameworks
- 5+ years of experience with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
- 5+ years of experiencing creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs
- 9+ years of experience coding with more than two of the following: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala
- Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
- Experience managing multi-team engineering organizations or leading strategic technical programs spanning multiple domains
- Experience defining and tracking engineering OKRs that align to business outcomes
- Experience shaping organization design and talent strategy for scaling engineering capabilities
- Experience presenting technology roadmaps and investment cases to executive leadership
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
- The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
- McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Manager, Full-stack Engineer
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Full-stack Software Engineer
Verify your stack qualifies as specialty occupation
Full-stack roles that blend frontend and backend work can draw scrutiny if the job description reads generalist. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developers to confirm the role requires a directly related bachelor's degree, then make sure your job offer letter mirrors that language.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify first
Companies already enrolled in E-Verify have cleared a baseline compliance step that signals readiness to hire foreign nationals. When you're shortlisting companies, filtering for E-Verify participation narrows the field to employers less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Request a consulate-track offer letter, not a USCIS petition
H-1B1 Chile sponsorship runs through the U.S. consulate in Santiago, not USCIS adjudication. Your offer letter and LCA are the core documents. Ask your employer explicitly to file the DOL Labor Condition Application and prepare consular packet, not an I-129 petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B1 Chile sponsoring employers
Most job boards don't distinguish H-1B1 Chile filers from H-1B visa filers. Search Migrate Mate, which surfaces employer LCA filing history by visa type and occupation code, so you can identify companies that have specifically sponsored Chilean nationals in software engineering roles.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search for software developer occupations in your target city before you negotiate, so your offer clears the threshold without renegotiation later.
Prepare credential documents before your Santiago interview
Chilean engineering degrees from institutions like the Universidad de Chile or Pontificia Universidad Católica are generally accepted, but bring official transcripts, a diploma copy, and any ABET or accreditation records. Consular officers can request equivalency evidence on the spot, and delays extend your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a full-stack software engineer role qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generalist roles that accept any degree may not meet the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's job description should specify a field-specific degree requirement, not just a preferred qualification, to support the LCA filing.
How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for a software engineer?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 visas that has not filled in recent years, and is processed directly at the Santiago consulate without USCIS adjudication, which typically means faster processing. The trade-off is that H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, so it's designed for temporary employment rather than a direct green card pathway.
How do I find employers that have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for software engineers?
Migrate Mate filters employer search results by LCA filing history and visa type, so you can see which companies have filed specifically for H-1B1 Chile roles in software engineering occupations. This is more reliable than searching general job postings, which rarely specify visa type and often mix H-1B and H-1B1 sponsorship.
What documents does a Chilean full-stack engineer need for the consular interview?
You'll need your DS-160 confirmation, valid Chilean passport, MRV fee payment receipt, the certified LCA, your offer letter, and educational credentials including official transcripts and your degree certificate. If your university is not widely recognized in the U.S., bring supplementary documentation showing accreditation or equivalency to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B1 Chile visa remotely if they're a U.S. company with no Chile office?
Yes. The employer files the LCA with DOL and prepares the consular package from the U.S., and you attend the interview at the Santiago consulate regardless of where the employer is based. There's no requirement for the employer to have a physical Chile presence. The critical step is ensuring the LCA specifies the correct U.S. worksite location.