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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Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences.
We need engineers to help define the way we validate and test our products and features. You will be the quality advocate to enable delivery of high-quality robotics solutions, in collaboration with research scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers. If you are passionate about pioneering new technologies for the real world and delivering great products, we want to talk to you.
Key job responsibilities
- Create and execute test plans and test cases for robotics product components, ensuring comprehensive coverage across functional areas.
- Isolate, document, and validate defects, troubleshooting issues to help developers identify root causes efficiently.
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to understand technical architecture and assess how changes impact test scope and product behavior.
- Interpret and report testing results, advocating for quality in every phase of the development process.
- Execute testing on in-house test floors to verify features meet quality standards prior to production deployment.
A day in the life
You will split your time between writing and executing test cases, reviewing requirements with engineers, and investigating defects. Some days are more collaborative — joining design reviews or scoping sessions with developers — while others are focused solo time on your test floor running through scenarios and documenting results. You will regularly share findings with your team and recommend improvements to testing approaches.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Amazon Robotics team builds and maintains the robotic systems that power our fulfillment network. We are a group of quality engineers, software developers, and hardware engineers working together to ensure our products perform reliably at scale. We are growing and looking for curious, detail-oriented people who want to make a real impact on how robotics technology serves customers worldwide.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Knowledge of QA methodology and tools
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience troubleshooting issues and root cause analysis
- Experience designing and planning test conditions, test scripts, and test data sets to ensure appropriate and adequate coverage and control
- Experience executing and maintaining black box test cases
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, evaluate alternatives and develop processes and tools as needed to support the organization
- Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl)
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, MA, North Reading - 84,100.00 - 147,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 84,100.00 - 147,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences.
We need engineers to help define the way we validate and test our products and features. You will be the quality advocate to enable delivery of high-quality robotics solutions, in collaboration with research scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers. If you are passionate about pioneering new technologies for the real world and delivering great products, we want to talk to you.
Key job responsibilities
- Create and execute test plans and test cases for robotics product components, ensuring comprehensive coverage across functional areas.
- Isolate, document, and validate defects, troubleshooting issues to help developers identify root causes efficiently.
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to understand technical architecture and assess how changes impact test scope and product behavior.
- Interpret and report testing results, advocating for quality in every phase of the development process.
- Execute testing on in-house test floors to verify features meet quality standards prior to production deployment.
A day in the life
You will split your time between writing and executing test cases, reviewing requirements with engineers, and investigating defects. Some days are more collaborative — joining design reviews or scoping sessions with developers — while others are focused solo time on your test floor running through scenarios and documenting results. You will regularly share findings with your team and recommend improvements to testing approaches.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Amazon Robotics team builds and maintains the robotic systems that power our fulfillment network. We are a group of quality engineers, software developers, and hardware engineers working together to ensure our products perform reliably at scale. We are growing and looking for curious, detail-oriented people who want to make a real impact on how robotics technology serves customers worldwide.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
- Experience in manual testing
- Knowledge of QA methodology and tools
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience troubleshooting issues and root cause analysis
- Experience designing and planning test conditions, test scripts, and test data sets to ensure appropriate and adequate coverage and control
- Experience executing and maintaining black box test cases
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, evaluate alternatives and develop processes and tools as needed to support the organization
- Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl)
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, MA, North Reading - 84,100.00 - 147,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 84,100.00 - 147,200.00 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.