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Principal 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 petition filing, and a 1,400-visa annual cap that consistently goes underused make this one of the most direct paths for senior engineering professionals into the U.S. market.
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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees.
Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or related fields.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's or PhD in relevant field.
- Experience with machine learning.
- Knowledge of ethics and socio-technical considerations of technology and the future of AI.
- Knowledge about the key policy issues affecting the internet (e.g., intellectual property, free expression, online safety, ethics and socio-technical considerations of technology and the future of AI).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence cross-functionally at various levels.
ABOUT THE JOB
Trust & Safety team members are tasked with identifying and taking on the biggest problems that challenge the safety and integrity of our products. They use technical know-how, excellent problem-solving skills, user insights, and proactive communication to protect users and our partners from abuse across Google products like Search, Maps, Gmail, and Google Ads. On this team, you're a big-picture thinker and strategic team-player with a passion for doing what’s right. You work globally and cross-functionally with Google engineers and product managers to identify and fight abuse and fraud cases at Google speed - with urgency. And you take pride in knowing that every day you are working hard to promote trust in Google and ensuring the highest levels of user safety.
The Trust and Safety Launch Governance and Ops (LGO) team ensures Google products are developed safely and responsibly by managing responsibility risks and governance processes. LGO's Governance team establishes the system of standards, processes, and guardrails Trust and Safety utilizes to ensure our AI is developed and deployed ethically, safely, and legally. 'Governance' is the operational framework that makes ‘responsible AI’ happen. It bridges the gap between Google’s principles and day-to-day technical execution. At Google we work hard to earn our users’ trust every day. Trust & Safety is Google’s team of abuse fighting and user trust experts working daily to make the internet a safer place. We partner with teams across Google to deliver bold solutions in abuse areas such as malware, spam and account hijacking. A team of Analysts, Policy Specialists, Engineers, and Program Managers, we work to reduce risk and fight abuse across all of Google’s products, protecting our users, advertisers, and publishers across the globe in over 40 languages.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
Learn more about benefits at Google.
- Oversee development of framework to conduct risk reviews and define artifacts required to attest to mitigations. Escalate risk acceptance discussions to executive leadership and product area stakeholders.
- Define opportunities throughout the product development, launch, and post-launch process to integrate RAI education, consultation, and review for all GenAI products and models.
- Maintain and evolve internal and enterprise RAI risk frameworks, taxonomy, and opportunity frameworks to help Google adhere to AI Principles.
- Develop relationships with key cross functional partners to help develop and launch new products and policies.
- Offer subject matter expertise and high quality judgment on RAI policy and product issues with the ability to advise cross-functional (XFN) partners. Work with sensitive content or situations and may be exposed to graphic, controversial or upsetting topics or content.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees.
Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or related fields.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's or PhD in relevant field.
- Experience with machine learning.
- Knowledge of ethics and socio-technical considerations of technology and the future of AI.
- Knowledge about the key policy issues affecting the internet (e.g., intellectual property, free expression, online safety, ethics and socio-technical considerations of technology and the future of AI).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence cross-functionally at various levels.
ABOUT THE JOB
Trust & Safety team members are tasked with identifying and taking on the biggest problems that challenge the safety and integrity of our products. They use technical know-how, excellent problem-solving skills, user insights, and proactive communication to protect users and our partners from abuse across Google products like Search, Maps, Gmail, and Google Ads. On this team, you're a big-picture thinker and strategic team-player with a passion for doing what’s right. You work globally and cross-functionally with Google engineers and product managers to identify and fight abuse and fraud cases at Google speed - with urgency. And you take pride in knowing that every day you are working hard to promote trust in Google and ensuring the highest levels of user safety.
The Trust and Safety Launch Governance and Ops (LGO) team ensures Google products are developed safely and responsibly by managing responsibility risks and governance processes. LGO's Governance team establishes the system of standards, processes, and guardrails Trust and Safety utilizes to ensure our AI is developed and deployed ethically, safely, and legally. 'Governance' is the operational framework that makes ‘responsible AI’ happen. It bridges the gap between Google’s principles and day-to-day technical execution. At Google we work hard to earn our users’ trust every day. Trust & Safety is Google’s team of abuse fighting and user trust experts working daily to make the internet a safer place. We partner with teams across Google to deliver bold solutions in abuse areas such as malware, spam and account hijacking. A team of Analysts, Policy Specialists, Engineers, and Program Managers, we work to reduce risk and fight abuse across all of Google’s products, protecting our users, advertisers, and publishers across the globe in over 40 languages.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
Learn more about benefits at Google.
- Oversee development of framework to conduct risk reviews and define artifacts required to attest to mitigations. Escalate risk acceptance discussions to executive leadership and product area stakeholders.
- Define opportunities throughout the product development, launch, and post-launch process to integrate RAI education, consultation, and review for all GenAI products and models.
- Maintain and evolve internal and enterprise RAI risk frameworks, taxonomy, and opportunity frameworks to help Google adhere to AI Principles.
- Develop relationships with key cross functional partners to help develop and launch new products and policies.
- Offer subject matter expertise and high quality judgment on RAI policy and product issues with the ability to advise cross-functional (XFN) partners. Work with sensitive content or situations and may be exposed to graphic, controversial or upsetting topics or content.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Engineer
Verify your engineering credentials map correctly
Pull the O*NET profile for Principal Engineer roles and confirm your Chilean degree and years of specialized engineering experience align with the specialty occupation definition. A mismatch at the consular interview is harder to fix than a document gap caught early.
Target employers with active H-1B1 filing histories
Search DOL LCA disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed H-1B1 Chile petitions for engineering roles. These employers already understand the process and won't need you to explain the visa from scratch.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The DOL prevailing wage for Principal Engineer roles is tied to your work location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know whether the employer's number meets or clears the required wage floor.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board to find Principal Engineer roles at companies with confirmed H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history. You'll see which employers have sponsored Chilean nationals before, cutting out companies that list engineering roles but have no sponsorship track record.
Confirm the LCA is certified before signing
Your employer must have a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Don't give notice to a current employer or book travel until you have written confirmation the LCA certification is in hand.
Prepare for consular questions on specialty occupation
Consular officers assess whether your Principal Engineer role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering discipline. Bring your offer letter, job description, and degree credentials to the interview so the specialty occupation connection is immediately clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline such as computer engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. The consular officer will assess whether your job description and duties align with that requirement. A generic title with broad, non-technical duties is more likely to face scrutiny than a role with defined engineering deliverables and a clear degree requirement.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Principal Engineer positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and does not require USCIS to adjudicate a petition before you apply. Chilean nationals apply directly at the U.S. consulate once the employer has a certified LCA from DOL. The annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals has not been reached in recent years, so timing risk is minimal compared to the H-1B visa's oversubscribed registration process.
How do I find Principal Engineer employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify companies with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for engineering roles. You can filter by role type and see which employers have already gone through the DOL certification process, which removes the uncertainty of approaching companies that may have no experience with Chilean national sponsorship.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B1 Chile visa as a Principal Engineer?
Yes, but your new employer must complete a fresh LCA certification with DOL and you will need to return to the consulate or apply for a change of status. The H-1B1 visa is employer-specific, so your authorization does not automatically transfer. Start the process with the new employer before your current status expires to avoid a gap in lawful work authorization.
What documents does the consulate require for a Principal Engineer H-1B1 Chile application?
You'll need your certified LCA, a detailed offer letter confirming the role's specialty occupation requirements and compensation, proof of your engineering credentials, and your DS-160 confirmation. The consulate will evaluate whether your degree directly supports the engineering specialization the role requires, so your academic transcripts and any professional certifications strengthening that connection are worth including.