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ML 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 filing, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the consulate with your job offer in hand.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a ML Engineer
Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
The H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to ML engineering. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics typically qualifies. A general management or unrelated STEM degree won't, even with years of ML experience.
Pull your O*NET occupation profile before applying
ML Engineer maps to O*NET occupation 15-2051.00 under Mathematical Science Occupations. Printing that profile and matching your responsibilities to the listed tasks gives your employer concrete language to justify specialty occupation status in the LCA.
Target employers already filing LCAs for technical roles
Search Migrate Mate to find companies with active Labor Condition Application history for software and ML roles. Employers who have filed before understand the H-1B1 Chile pathway and won't stall your offer letter waiting for legal team education.
Confirm your offer letter specifies full-time employment
The H-1B1 visa requires a legitimate U.S. job offer for a specific role at a named employer. Part-time offers, contractor arrangements, or vague consulting agreements won't satisfy consular review. Get a formal employment letter stating your title, duties, and start date.
Check that your employer's LCA wage meets prevailing wage
DOL requires the LCA to certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for your occupation and location. Before the offer stage, run your role's wage level through the OFLC Wage Search to know what Level I through IV rates look like for ML engineers in your target city.
Use your two-year H-1B1 renewal cycle strategically
Unlike H-1B visa, the H-1B1 Chile visa doesn't lead directly to a green card filing while in status. If your employer plans to sponsor permanent residence, discuss PERM timing early so the labor certification process starts before your first renewal cycle ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ML Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. ML Engineer roles require theoretical and practical application of machine learning, statistics, and software engineering, and typically demand a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. USCIS and consular officers assess specialty occupation based on the degree requirement for the specific position, not the job title alone. Your offer letter and employer documentation must tie the role's duties to that degree requirement.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for ML Engineer jobs?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has a dedicated annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals, no lottery, and consular processing rather than a USCIS petition, which means faster and more predictable access to U.S. ML roles. The H-1B requires USCIS approval, is subject to an 85,000-slot lottery with a roughly 25 percent selection rate, and carries higher employer filing costs. The trade-off is that the H-1B1 doesn't support dual intent, so long-term green card planning requires separate timing.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for an ML Engineer?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with active Labor Condition Application filing history in machine learning and software engineering roles. Companies that have already filed LCAs for technical positions understand the sponsorship process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer once they learn the H-1B1 visa requires employer LCA filing.
What documents do I need for my H-1B1 Chile consular interview as an ML Engineer?
You'll need your certified LCA from DOL, a formal job offer letter from your employer, your academic credentials showing a degree in a directly related field, your DS-160 confirmation, and valid passport. Consular officers may also ask for evidence tying your degree field to ML engineering duties, so bring transcripts or a credential evaluation if your degree title isn't an obvious match for the role.
Can I work for multiple clients or on a project basis with an H-1B1 Chile visa as an ML Engineer?
The H-1B1 visa is employer-specific and tied to the petitioning company named on the LCA. Consulting arrangements where you bill multiple clients or work on-site at third-party locations raise compliance questions under DOL rules. If your role involves client-facing deployment of ML models, your employer's LCA must accurately reflect the actual worksite locations, and USCIS guidance on third-party placements applies to the underlying specialty occupation determination.