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Lead Software Engineer roles qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Chilean nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consular processing means you apply directly without a USCIS petition.
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SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
Our team is at the forefront of protecting millions of customers by building high-throughput, real-time streaming pipelines and services that evaluate credit card transactions for fraud as they happen. Operating at the intersection of application engineering, data engineering, and data science, we utilize a robust stack of Java, Python, and Go deployed natively on AWS to scale our machine learning scoring models and decision engines. As an engineer on this team, you will dive into cutting-edge machine learning feature engineering, continuous experimentation, and the development of agentic tooling for advanced data analysis. Join us to solve complex, high-stakes distributed systems problems where your code directly safeguards financial transactions in milliseconds.
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
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
- 1+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
- McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software 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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Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 Chile requires your bachelor's degree to relate directly to software engineering or computer science. A business or general technology degree may trigger scrutiny, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before you start applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Lead Software Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Chilean nationals. Filing history signals an employer already understands H-1B1 Chile sponsorship mechanics and won't stall at the offer stage.
Confirm the employer knows H-1B1 Chile is cap-exempt
Many U.S. hiring managers confuse H-1B1 Chile with the lottery-subject H-1B. During interviews, clarify that H-1B1 Chile has a separate 1,400-visa annual allocation, never requires a lottery, and doesn't go through USCIS petition processing.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run a search on the OFLC Wage Search tool before salary discussions so you understand the minimum the employer must certify.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates specialty occupation
Consular officers assess whether your Lead Software Engineer role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Prepare documentation showing system architecture decisions, technical leadership responsibilities, and work that goes beyond tasks a non-degree holder could perform.
Request the LCA before booking your visa appointment
Your employer must receive DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm the certified LCA is in hand, then schedule your consular appointment to avoid delays caused by incomplete employer filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Lead Software Engineer roles qualify because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET occupation profile for software developers confirms the role falls in Job Zone 4, supporting specialty occupation classification. Your employer documents this in the Labor Condition Application before you apply at the consulate.
How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for Lead Software Engineer roles?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, a separate 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills, and uses consular processing rather than a USCIS petition. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, enters a randomized lottery with limited selection odds, and has significantly longer processing timelines. For Chilean nationals, H-1B1 Chile is the faster and more predictable path to a Lead Software Engineer role in the U.S.
Where can I find Lead Software Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship history, using DOL Labor Condition Application data. This lets you identify companies that have sponsored Chilean professionals in software engineering roles before, rather than applying to employers who may not understand the visa process or be willing to file.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B1 Chile status as a Lead Software Engineer?
Yes, but you can't port status the way H-1B allows under AC21 portability. Your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application, and you'll generally need to attend a new consular appointment to get the updated visa stamp. Plan for a processing gap and confirm your current employer's end date before starting the transition.
What documents does my employer need to file for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying that your salary meets the prevailing wage and that hiring you won't adversely affect U.S. workers. Once DOL certifies the LCA, you use that document along with your offer letter, degree credentials, and DS-160 application to apply at the U.S. consulate in Chile. USCIS is not involved in this process.