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Physics roles in the U.S. qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship when the position requires a specialty occupation degree, and the 1,400-visa annual cap for Chilean nationals rarely fills. You apply directly at the consulate with a certified LCA from your employer, bypassing the H-1B lottery entirely.
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In this role, you will act as the primary specialist for physics engine internals and dynamics, developing high-fidelity, vectorized simulation environments for robotics locomotion, navigation, and interaction/manipulation. You will collaborate with hardware engineers to validate robot models and partner with research scientists to ensure numerical stability and physical accuracy for Sim2Real transfer. Your work focuses on tuning solvers, optimizing collision dynamics, and performing system identification to enable the training of robust robot control policies for complex, physical interactions.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the shared simulation software framework, specifically owning the physics integration, robot state management, and control layers
- Develop and optimize parallelized (vectorized) physics environments for high-throughput reinforcement learning (e.g., Isaac Lab, MuJoCo)
- Tune physics engine parameters (solvers, friction, restitution) to support complex contact-rich scenarios required for dexterous manipulation and agile locomotion
- Implement and validate complex robot models (URDF/MJCF) involving precise actuator and sensor modeling
- Collaborate with robot engineers and scientists to perform System Identification (SysID) to minimize the Sim2Real gap
About the team
At Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR), we're not just advancing robotics – we're reimagining it from the ground up. Our team is building the future of intelligent robotics through frontier foundation models and end-to-end learned systems. We tackle some of the most challenging problems in AI and robotics, from developing sophisticated perception systems to creating adaptive manipulation strategies that work in complex, real-world scenarios.
What sets us apart is our unique combination of ambitious research vision and practical impact. We leverage Amazon's massive computational infrastructure and rich real-world datasets to train and deploy state-of-the-art foundation models. Our work spans the full spectrum of robotics intelligence – from multimodal perception using images, videos, and sensor data, to sophisticated manipulation strategies that can handle diverse real-world scenarios. We're building systems that don't just work in the lab, but scale to meet the demands of Amazon's global operations.
Join us if you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotics, working with world-class researchers, and seeing your innovations deployed at unprecedented scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 1+ years Software engineering experience in robotics or physics simulation, with a strong understanding of rigid body dynamics and numerical integration
- Experience using standard physics engines (e.g., MuJoCo, PhysX, Bullet, Havok)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred
- Deep understanding of contact dynamics, collision detection algorithms, and numerical solvers
- Experience with robotics system identification (SysID) and model validation against real hardware
- Experience with GPU-accelerated simulation frameworks (e.g., Isaac Gym/Lab, Mujoco Warp)
- Familiarity with tensor frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) for writing vectorized code and interfacing with learning pipelines
- A passion for robotics and a desire to build intelligent systems that can positively impact the world.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will act as the primary specialist for physics engine internals and dynamics, developing high-fidelity, vectorized simulation environments for robotics locomotion, navigation, and interaction/manipulation. You will collaborate with hardware engineers to validate robot models and partner with research scientists to ensure numerical stability and physical accuracy for Sim2Real transfer. Your work focuses on tuning solvers, optimizing collision dynamics, and performing system identification to enable the training of robust robot control policies for complex, physical interactions.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the shared simulation software framework, specifically owning the physics integration, robot state management, and control layers
- Develop and optimize parallelized (vectorized) physics environments for high-throughput reinforcement learning (e.g., Isaac Lab, MuJoCo)
- Tune physics engine parameters (solvers, friction, restitution) to support complex contact-rich scenarios required for dexterous manipulation and agile locomotion
- Implement and validate complex robot models (URDF/MJCF) involving precise actuator and sensor modeling
- Collaborate with robot engineers and scientists to perform System Identification (SysID) to minimize the Sim2Real gap
About the team
At Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR), we're not just advancing robotics – we're reimagining it from the ground up. Our team is building the future of intelligent robotics through frontier foundation models and end-to-end learned systems. We tackle some of the most challenging problems in AI and robotics, from developing sophisticated perception systems to creating adaptive manipulation strategies that work in complex, real-world scenarios.
What sets us apart is our unique combination of ambitious research vision and practical impact. We leverage Amazon's massive computational infrastructure and rich real-world datasets to train and deploy state-of-the-art foundation models. Our work spans the full spectrum of robotics intelligence – from multimodal perception using images, videos, and sensor data, to sophisticated manipulation strategies that can handle diverse real-world scenarios. We're building systems that don't just work in the lab, but scale to meet the demands of Amazon's global operations.
Join us if you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotics, working with world-class researchers, and seeing your innovations deployed at unprecedented scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 1+ years Software engineering experience in robotics or physics simulation, with a strong understanding of rigid body dynamics and numerical integration
- Experience using standard physics engines (e.g., MuJoCo, PhysX, Bullet, Havok)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred
- Deep understanding of contact dynamics, collision detection algorithms, and numerical solvers
- Experience with robotics system identification (SysID) and model validation against real hardware
- Experience with GPU-accelerated simulation frameworks (e.g., Isaac Gym/Lab, Mujoco Warp)
- Familiarity with tensor frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) for writing vectorized code and interfacing with learning pipelines
- A passion for robotics and a desire to build intelligent systems that can positively impact the world.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. A physics degree supports roles in research, engineering physics, and data science, but confirm the job description explicitly requires your specific discipline, not just any STEM degree.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for physics and physical sciences roles. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer understands H-1B1 Chile sponsorship and has the HR infrastructure to support it.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your SOC code before any offer discussion so you negotiate from an informed baseline.
Prepare a credential evaluation for non-U.S. physics degrees
Chilean university physics programs vary in structure. If your degree title doesn't translate directly to a U.S. bachelor's in physics, get a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer submits the LCA.
Ask employers about third-party lab or research site placements
Physics roles often involve work at national labs, university facilities, or client sites. Confirm your sponsoring employer will be your legal employer of record on the LCA, not the lab or research institution, since that distinction affects which entity files the certification.
Clarify consulate appointment timing with your employer
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 Chile is processed at a U.S. consulate in Chile, not through USCIS. Coordinate your start date around consulate appointment availability in Santiago and confirm your employer's LCA certification is complete before you schedule the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do physics jobs qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Yes. Physics roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in physics or a directly related field, meeting the specialty occupation definition. Roles in research physics, applied physics, computational physics, and engineering physics typically qualify. Positions where any general science or engineering degree satisfies the requirement may face additional scrutiny during the LCA certification process.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for physics professionals?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and a dedicated annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals that has historically gone unused. H-1B requires USCIS petition approval and is subject to a heavily oversubscribed lottery. H-1B1 is processed entirely at the U.S. consulate in Chile, which means faster adjudication for qualified physics professionals without the multi-year wait that H-1B registration uncertainty creates.
What does the employer need to file before a physics role can be sponsored?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before your consulate appointment. The LCA confirms the role meets prevailing wage requirements for the physics occupation in your work location. USCIS does not adjudicate H-1B1 Chile petitions the way it does H-1B, so the employer's filing burden is lower, but the LCA step is still required.
Where can I find physics employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for physics and physical sciences occupations, filtered for H-1B1 Chile eligibility. This lets you focus on employers who have already sponsored the visa category rather than cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the Chile FTA provision and consular processing requirements.
Can I use O*NET to confirm my physics role meets specialty occupation requirements?
Yes. O*NET provides the occupation profile for physics roles, including typical education requirements and job zone classifications. Roles in Job Zone 4 or 5 that list a bachelor's degree in physics as a standard entry requirement provide the strongest foundation for a specialty occupation determination during the LCA and consulate review process.
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