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IT Architect jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship don't require a lottery entry or USCIS petition filing. Chilean nationals can apply directly at a U.S. consulate once a sponsoring employer files a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL. The 1,400-visa annual cap has historically gone unfilled, giving qualified architects a clear path to U.S. employment.
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Get Access To All JobsAt AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.
LOCATION: Southfield, MI (Hybrid)
The IT Architecture Lead Architect – AI is responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade AI and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business transformation. This role ensures that AI systems are scalable, secure, and deeply aligned with enterprise platforms and strategic objectives.
The Lead Architect manages medium to large work efforts as assigned by leadership, with primary upward interaction directed to their direct leader and executive IT leadership, and regular engagement across peers and other management levels, bringing together deep technical expertise across data science, software engineering, and AI frameworks with the strategic perspective needed to translate complex business challenges into intelligent, high-impact solutions. This includes leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, enable predictive insights, and support scalable AI architectures. You will serve as a trusted partner to business and technology stakeholders — gathering requirements, shaping solution approaches, and ensuring delivery teams execute with clarity and precision. You will also play an active role in growing organizational AI capability, mentoring early-career staff and contributing meaningfully to the enterprise AI maturity roadmap.
The IT Architecture Lead Architect - AI is a full-time role located in Southfield, MI reporting to the Head of Architecture. Paid relocation is not available.
- Serves as design authority for AI architecture within Corporate Applications
- AI Model Development: Design, build, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
- Data Engineering & Integration: Develop robust data pipelines and ensure data readiness across business applications (e.g., CRM, ERP, POS) for AI use cases.
- Deployment & Scalability: Lead the deployment of AI models into production environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and integrate AI into core business functions
- Oversee and document all aspects of the specific projects that are assigned
- Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive list of required activities, duties or responsibilities.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, data engineering, data science, or machine learning roles
- 5+ years of hands-on experience building, training, and deploying machine learning or AI models in a production environment
- 3+ years of experience working with large-scale data systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, distributed processing frameworks such as Spark)
- 3+ years of experience with Python and at least one ML/AI framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face)
- 2+ years of experience deploying AI/ML solutions to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including CI/CD and MLOps practices
- Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into AI-driven solutions with measurable outcomes
- Strong capability to influence and partner across functions, driving alignment and outcomes without relying on formal authority with demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships
- Experience leading complex initiatives and improving processes, tools, or operating models at a functional level
- Sound judgment in identifying, anticipating, and mitigating risk within scope of responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior stakeholders
- Highly organized with excellent organizational skills with experience operating in time-sensitive, ambiguous environments, balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships
- Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise
- Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
- Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays.
AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote working options on Monday and Friday.
AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold-Level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.
At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.
LOCATION: Southfield, MI (Hybrid)
The IT Architecture Lead Architect – AI is responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade AI and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business transformation. This role ensures that AI systems are scalable, secure, and deeply aligned with enterprise platforms and strategic objectives.
The Lead Architect manages medium to large work efforts as assigned by leadership, with primary upward interaction directed to their direct leader and executive IT leadership, and regular engagement across peers and other management levels, bringing together deep technical expertise across data science, software engineering, and AI frameworks with the strategic perspective needed to translate complex business challenges into intelligent, high-impact solutions. This includes leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, enable predictive insights, and support scalable AI architectures. You will serve as a trusted partner to business and technology stakeholders — gathering requirements, shaping solution approaches, and ensuring delivery teams execute with clarity and precision. You will also play an active role in growing organizational AI capability, mentoring early-career staff and contributing meaningfully to the enterprise AI maturity roadmap.
The IT Architecture Lead Architect - AI is a full-time role located in Southfield, MI reporting to the Head of Architecture. Paid relocation is not available.
- Serves as design authority for AI architecture within Corporate Applications
- AI Model Development: Design, build, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
- Data Engineering & Integration: Develop robust data pipelines and ensure data readiness across business applications (e.g., CRM, ERP, POS) for AI use cases.
- Deployment & Scalability: Lead the deployment of AI models into production environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and integrate AI into core business functions
- Oversee and document all aspects of the specific projects that are assigned
- Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive list of required activities, duties or responsibilities.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, data engineering, data science, or machine learning roles
- 5+ years of hands-on experience building, training, and deploying machine learning or AI models in a production environment
- 3+ years of experience working with large-scale data systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, distributed processing frameworks such as Spark)
- 3+ years of experience with Python and at least one ML/AI framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face)
- 2+ years of experience deploying AI/ML solutions to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including CI/CD and MLOps practices
- Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into AI-driven solutions with measurable outcomes
- Strong capability to influence and partner across functions, driving alignment and outcomes without relying on formal authority with demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships
- Experience leading complex initiatives and improving processes, tools, or operating models at a functional level
- Sound judgment in identifying, anticipating, and mitigating risk within scope of responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior stakeholders
- Highly organized with excellent organizational skills with experience operating in time-sensitive, ambiguous environments, balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships
- Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise
- Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
- Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays.
AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote working options on Monday and Friday.
AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold-Level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding IT Architect Jobs
Verify your degree aligns with specialty occupation
H-1B1 Chile requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Pull the IT Architect profile on O*NET and confirm your bachelor's degree field maps directly to the job duties your employer will describe in the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies that have filed LCAs for IT Architect and related architecture roles. Employers with existing H-1B1 Chile filing history move faster because their HR and legal teams already know the process.
Request prevailing wage documentation before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for IT Architect roles in their work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor and can flag underpayment risks early.
Ask your employer about LCA turnaround timelines
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment can be scheduled. Confirm your prospective employer understands this sequencing and has legal counsel ready to file. A surprised HR team can add weeks to your start date.
Prepare your credential equivalency documentation early
Chilean university programs often run four to five years, but U.S. consular officers evaluate equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Gather your diplomas, transcripts, and any prior credential evaluations before the employer begins the LCA, not after.
Understand the 18-month renewal cycle at the consulate
H-1B1 Chile visas are issued in one-year increments but can be renewed without a cap count each cycle. Confirm your employer plans to support renewals, since each renewal still requires a new LCA and a return consulate appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Architect role qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Yes, IT Architect qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B1 Chile because the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a closely related engineering field. Your employer documents this requirement in the Labor Condition Application. Roles where a specific degree field isn't required can face scrutiny, so the job description should clearly tie duties to your degree.
How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for IT Architect roles?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a dedicated 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted. For IT Architect candidates, this means a consulate-only process that bypasses the H-1B visa registration system entirely. The trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile does not allow dual intent, so you can't use it to pursue a green card while on this status.
How do I find U.S. employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for an IT Architect position?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. IT Architect roles at mid-to-large technology firms, financial institutions, and consulting companies tend to have the compliance infrastructure to move quickly once a candidate is identified.
Can I switch employers after arriving in the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the new employer must file a certified LCA with DOL and you'll need a new consulate appointment outside the U.S. before starting work. Unlike H-1B, there's no portability provision that lets you begin work with the new employer while a petition is pending. Plan for a gap of several weeks to months between roles when factoring in consulate scheduling.
What documents does an IT Architect need for the H-1B1 Chile consulate interview?
You'll need your certified LCA, a valid job offer letter specifying the IT Architect role and duties, proof of Chilean citizenship, academic credentials showing a qualifying degree, and your DS-160 confirmation. Consular officers may ask about how your specific degree field connects to enterprise architecture or systems design, so reviewing your technical background against the job description beforehand is practical preparation.