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Machine Learning Engineer roles qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Chilean nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, with the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely exhausted and applications handled directly at the consulate.
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INTRODUCTION
Do you love building and pioneering in the AI and 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 Machine Learning Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge open source frameworks, advanced algorithms, and emerging technologies to join our team. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving major AI transformations and scaling production models across Capital One.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The MLE role overlaps with many disciplines, such as Ops, Modeling, and Data Engineering. In this role, you'll be expected to perform many ML engineering activities, including one or more of the following:
- Design, build, and/or deliver ML models and components that solve real-world business problems, while working in collaboration with the Product and Data Science teams
- Build and scale massive multi-tenant platforms that enable running large footprint ML model training and/or serving at scale
- Inform your ML infrastructure decisions using your understanding of ML modeling techniques and issues, including choice of model, data, and feature selection, model training, hyperparameter tuning, dimensionality, bias/variance, and validation
- Solve complex problems by writing and testing application code, developing and validating ML models, and automating tests and deployment
- Collaborate as part of a cross-functional Agile team to create and enhance software that enables state-of-the-art big data and ML applications
- Retrain, maintain, and monitor models in production
- Leverage or build cloud-based architectures, technologies, and/or platforms to deliver optimized ML models at scale
- Construct optimized data pipelines to feed ML models
- Leverage continuous integration and continuous deployment best practices, including test automation and monitoring, to ensure successful deployment of ML models and application code
- Ensure all code is well-managed to reduce vulnerabilities, models are well-governed from a risk perspective, and the ML follows best practices in Responsible and Explainable AI
- Use programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Java, Golang, or C++
- At least 6 years of Machine Learning experience using industry standard frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- At least 6 years of experience using and operating large scale distributed systems (Spark, Ray) to prepare AI/ML data
- At least 4 years of experience deploying and operating Machine Learning solutions in production and operating production services in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and using Kubernetes to manage large scale containerized ML software systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's or doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience optimizing ML algorithms, configurations, and infrastructure
- 5+ years of experience following software development best practices including source control, testing, code reviews, CI/CD, etc.
- 5+ years of experience building resilient software solutions with pre-production testing, advanced deployment techniques (one-box, blue/green, gradual dial-up), monitoring, alarms, and preparing incident response plans
- 5+ years of experience working with Machine Learning techniques (Supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised, reinforcement learning, etc.) model types (Regression, Classification, Clustering, etc.), model Architectures (RNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, Transformers), training concepts (loss function, hyperparameters, regularization), and how to evaluate model accuracy and diagnose and address common issues (underfitting, overfitting)
- 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and scaling production-ready data pipelines for training and evaluating ML models
- ML industry impact through conference presentations, papers, blog posts, open source contributions, or patents
- Ability to communicate complex technical and machine learning concepts clearly to a variety of audiences
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 Machine Learning Engineer 5
- New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Machine Learning Engineer 5
- Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Machine Learning Engineer 5
- Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Machine Learning Engineer 5
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. 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.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
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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 maps to the role
Consular officers assess whether your bachelor's degree field directly relates to machine learning engineering. A degree in computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering clears the bar. Statistics or physics degrees may need supporting coursework documentation to establish the connection.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has previously filed Labor Condition Applications for machine learning or software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with LCA certification are far less likely to stall when you raise H-1B1 Chile sponsorship in negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate to surface H-1B1 Chile employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented H-1B1 Chile filing history for machine learning and engineering roles, so you're spending time on companies that have already worked through the sponsorship process rather than educating employers from scratch.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wage
Before signing an offer, run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your wage level. An LCA will be rejected if the offered wage falls below the certified threshold, which delays your consular appointment.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Ask the employer specifically how long DOL LCA certification typically takes on their end. Standard certification runs about seven business days, but employers filing for the first time may need additional lead time to register in the FLAG system and prepare supporting documentation.
Pull your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
Review the O*NET profile for Machine Learning Engineer or the closest matching occupation to understand the official degree requirements and job duties the consular officer will reference. Framing your experience using language aligned with O*NET strengthens your specialty occupation argument during the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a machine learning engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Machine learning engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. You'll want to ensure your offer letter and any employer documentation describe duties that require that theoretical and practical application of those disciplines, not just general software development tasks.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for machine learning engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, a dedicated annual cap of 1,400 for Chilean nationals that rarely fills, and is processed at the consulate rather than through USCIS petition. You don't need an I-129 petition, which removes several months of waiting. The trade-off is that the H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, so you cannot simultaneously pursue a green card while on H-1B1 status.
Can I find machine learning engineer employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas through Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with H-1B1 Chile filing history in engineering and machine learning roles, so you're targeting companies that have already worked through the LCA and consular process rather than approaching employers who have no experience with this visa category.
What does the employer actually file for an H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL through the FLAG system. DOL must certify the LCA, which typically takes about seven business days. Once certified, you take that LCA along with your job offer and supporting credentials to your consular interview. There's no USCIS petition stage, which is the key procedural difference from the H-1B process.
Can I renew my H-1B1 Chile visa if my machine learning engineering project extends beyond the initial period?
H-1B1 Chile status is granted in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and your employer files a new certified LCA for each renewal period. There's no statutory maximum on renewals, so long-term employment at the same company is straightforward provided the role continues to meet specialty occupation requirements.