H-1B1 Chile Visa Principal Software Engineer Jobs
Principal Software Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are accessible to Chilean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your employer handles the Labor Condition Application before you apply directly at the consulate, keeping the process faster than most work visa paths.
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The Demand Forecasting and Guidance (DFG) team within Amazon Ads DSP is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of our forecasting infrastructure and lead the foundations of our guidance skills agent.
As a Principal Engineer within DFG, you will be responsible for leading the evolution of our complex and business critical infrastructure which feeds all of the forecasting models. Our forecasting infrastructure analyzes billions of bid requests per day to precisely predict how different campaign configurations will perform. Customers rely on these forecasting models to determine how they allocate budgets to our advertising products and configure their advertising campaigns. The guidance skills agent will play a key role in advertiser success, taking a more interactive approach to our traditional forecasting and recommendations. You will work closely with applied scientists, software engineers, and product managers to lead the evolution of our product.
Key job responsibilities
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:
- serve as a technical leader on our most demanding, cross-functional projects
- advocate for expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices
- influence technical decisions across multiple teams
- design forward looking technology that anticipates the needs of the evolving business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing and building large-scale systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment (Service Oriented Architecture)
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.
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, Palo Alto - 230,100.00 - 311,200.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 220,100.00 - 297,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Demand Forecasting and Guidance (DFG) team within Amazon Ads DSP is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of our forecasting infrastructure and lead the foundations of our guidance skills agent.
As a Principal Engineer within DFG, you will be responsible for leading the evolution of our complex and business critical infrastructure which feeds all of the forecasting models. Our forecasting infrastructure analyzes billions of bid requests per day to precisely predict how different campaign configurations will perform. Customers rely on these forecasting models to determine how they allocate budgets to our advertising products and configure their advertising campaigns. The guidance skills agent will play a key role in advertiser success, taking a more interactive approach to our traditional forecasting and recommendations. You will work closely with applied scientists, software engineers, and product managers to lead the evolution of our product.
Key job responsibilities
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:
- serve as a technical leader on our most demanding, cross-functional projects
- advocate for expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices
- influence technical decisions across multiple teams
- design forward looking technology that anticipates the needs of the evolving business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing and building large-scale systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment (Service Oriented Architecture)
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.
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, Palo Alto - 230,100.00 - 311,200.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 220,100.00 - 297,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree field matches software engineering
The H-1B1 Chile visa requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A Principal Software Engineer typically satisfies this, but your degree must be in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Hiring managers will ask.
Pull the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets DOL's prevailing wage for Principal Software Engineer in the specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level III or IV wage for SOC 15-1252 before your offer letter is drafted.
Target employers already filing Labor Condition Applications
Not every tech company knows the H-1B1 Chile process. Search for employers with active LCA filings for software engineering roles, which signals their HR and legal teams can handle the DOL certification step without starting from zero.
Search H-1B1 Chile sponsorship jobs through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Start your Principal Software Engineer search there before broadening outward.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive DOL LCA certification before you can apply at the consulate. Ask the recruiter which immigration law firm they use and whether they've processed H-1B1 Chile cases before, since the LCA step can add two to four weeks.
Check your O*NET profile to preempt consular questions
Consular officers assess whether Principal Software Engineer duties constitute a specialty occupation. Review the O*NET occupation profile for software quality assurance and software development roles to understand how your responsibilities map to the official occupational definition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Principal Software Engineer is classified under SOC 15-1252 and requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS and DOL both recognize software architecture and engineering roles as specialty occupations, and consular officers routinely approve them under the H-1B1 Chile program.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for a Principal Software Engineer?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed directly at the U.S. consulate, not through USCIS. The annual cap is 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals and has never come close to filling. Your employer still files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, but there's no I-129 petition or USCIS filing fee.
Where can I find Principal Software Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It surfaces employers with verified H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the LCA and consular process rather than educating hiring teams from scratch. This is especially useful at the Principal level, where roles are fewer and competition is tighter.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B1 Chile visa if I get a better offer?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application and you'll need to apply for a new H-1B1 Chile visa at the consulate. There's no portability rule like AC21 for H-1B. Plan for a gap between roles, and confirm the new employer's timeline before resigning from your current position.
How long does H-1B1 Chile sponsorship typically take for a software engineering role?
After the employer submits the LCA to DOL, certification typically takes seven business days. Once you have the certified LCA and other documents, consular interview scheduling varies by location but can move quickly since demand on H-1B1 visa slots is low. Total time from offer acceptance to visa stamp is often four to eight weeks for straightforward cases.