H-1B1 Chile Visa QA Engineer Jobs
QA Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. The H-1B visa1 has no lottery, a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills, and processes directly at the consulate, making it a faster and more predictable path than the H-1B for software quality professionals.
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Interested in working with Fire Tablets? The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. Tablet Launcher Team at Amazon, a family full of fun and with agile development methodology. You will be working on high-tech and high-value projects with challenges for you to explore. You will work with PMs/TPMs/Devs to test our product from designing phase and you are the strong voice to influence our real customers! Invent and simplify our process, build automation testing to get manual work done in seconds. If you are seeking for a team embracing diversity, innovation, inclusion, it's here!
Key job responsibilities
The Tablet Product Software team is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer to test core system applications used to build the Fire tablet experience.
QAEs at Amazon are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and solid understanding of computer science principles. Unlike other QA jobs we need you to be innovative, have an entrepreneur's approach and use creative solutions complete the work you do on a daily basis. This responsibility is much more than defining tests for existing functionalities. You will be expected to invent and simplify the testing methodology of a system application. In this role you will work with the engineering team to drive testing on a system application at all the levels of code, that you determine are important for quality of the product. You will also work with other QA Engineers and QA Managers to identify and create tools that our group and Amazon in general need for advancing our testing efforts.
A day in the life
You will work with Product Managers, TPMs, SDEs, SDETs, and other QAEs to understand features, design and the technical implementation. You will create test plans and strategies, execute tests and lead test efforts for features and releases ensuring quality and reliability of our products. You will contribute to the testing automation and stabilize the automation code. Trouble shooting and debugging the internal as well as customer bugs is another important responsibility as a QAE. We work in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. Come help us build world class software for our customers!
About the team
Fire Tablet Launcher is the home application in Fire Tablet system, it’s the face of the tablets which customers use to engage with the apps and contents they own. The UI has a home page with apps grid displaying installed apps on the device, and it also has content pages on the device. The team is owning the overall quality and reliability of the products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Experience in automation testing
- Experience as QA lead on medium to large sized projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
- Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, WA, Seattle - 113,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Interested in working with Fire Tablets? The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. Tablet Launcher Team at Amazon, a family full of fun and with agile development methodology. You will be working on high-tech and high-value projects with challenges for you to explore. You will work with PMs/TPMs/Devs to test our product from designing phase and you are the strong voice to influence our real customers! Invent and simplify our process, build automation testing to get manual work done in seconds. If you are seeking for a team embracing diversity, innovation, inclusion, it's here!
Key job responsibilities
The Tablet Product Software team is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer to test core system applications used to build the Fire tablet experience.
QAEs at Amazon are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and solid understanding of computer science principles. Unlike other QA jobs we need you to be innovative, have an entrepreneur's approach and use creative solutions complete the work you do on a daily basis. This responsibility is much more than defining tests for existing functionalities. You will be expected to invent and simplify the testing methodology of a system application. In this role you will work with the engineering team to drive testing on a system application at all the levels of code, that you determine are important for quality of the product. You will also work with other QA Engineers and QA Managers to identify and create tools that our group and Amazon in general need for advancing our testing efforts.
A day in the life
You will work with Product Managers, TPMs, SDEs, SDETs, and other QAEs to understand features, design and the technical implementation. You will create test plans and strategies, execute tests and lead test efforts for features and releases ensuring quality and reliability of our products. You will contribute to the testing automation and stabilize the automation code. Trouble shooting and debugging the internal as well as customer bugs is another important responsibility as a QAE. We work in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. Come help us build world class software for our customers!
About the team
Fire Tablet Launcher is the home application in Fire Tablet system, it’s the face of the tablets which customers use to engage with the apps and contents they own. The UI has a home page with apps grid displaying installed apps on the device, and it also has content pages on the device. The team is owning the overall quality and reliability of the products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Experience in automation testing
- Experience as QA lead on medium to large sized projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
- Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, WA, Seattle - 113,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree maps to QA
Your Chilean engineering or computer science degree must align directly with the QA Engineer role. Use O*NET to confirm the occupation's educational requirements so you can show the consular officer a clear degree-to-job match.
Benchmark your salary against prevailing wage
Before any offer, look up the Level I–IV wage for your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the prevailing wage for the SOC code tied to QA Engineer roles, or the LCA won't certify.
Find H-1B1 Chile sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filings show active H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history for QA and software quality roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated this visa category.
Target employers with existing LCA infrastructure
Mid-size software and fintech companies often have in-house immigration counsel who already understand LCA filing requirements. Prioritize roles at employers where job postings explicitly reference visa sponsorship for specialty occupation positions.
Get your LCA certified before the consulate date
The employer must have a certified LCA from DOL before you attend your visa interview. Confirm this step is complete in writing, since H-1B1 Chile applications are consulate-processed and a missing LCA will stall your approval on the day.
Prepare for specialty occupation questions at the interview
Consular officers assess whether QA Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Bring your degree credential, translated transcripts, and the job description to demonstrate the degree-job connection clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, QA Engineer qualifies when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The employer must document this requirement in the Labor Condition Application and supporting materials. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement may face scrutiny at the consulate.
How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from the H-1B for QA engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and a 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, so Chilean QA engineers apply directly at the consulate without waiting for a USCIS registration or selection. The trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't confer dual intent, so you'll need to maintain nonimmigrant intent throughout your stay, unlike the H-1B which permits green card pursuit.
How can I find QA Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 Chile Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already sponsored this visa category for software and QA roles. General job boards don't surface this filing data, which means you can't tell whether an employer will actually follow through on sponsorship.
What documents do Chilean QA engineers need for the H-1B1 Chile consulate interview?
You'll need your certified LCA from DOL, a support letter from the employer describing the QA Engineer role and its degree requirements, your Chilean passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended entry date, academic transcripts with certified translations if issued in Spanish, and your DS-160 confirmation. USCIS form I-129 is not required for H-1B1 Chile consulate applications.
Can a Chilean QA engineer renew the H-1B1 visa without leaving the U.S.?
The H-1B1 Chile is issued in one-year increments and requires renewal at a consulate outside the U.S. rather than through a USCIS status extension in most cases. Many Chilean QA engineers renew during a trip home or at a third-country consulate. Unlike H-1B, there's no change-of-status route that avoids a consulate visit for H-1B1 renewals.