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Reliability 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 the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so your application goes straight to a U.S. consulate once you have a qualifying offer.
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Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Site Reliability Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the architectural vision for resilient, large-scale production systems
- Spearhead strategic automation to eliminate systemic toil and elevate platform efficiency
- Lead crisis management, deep-dive RCA, and define system-wide outage prevention strategies
- Define and govern the secure, multi-cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy and maturity roadmap
- Establish organization-wide SLOs, driving accountability for reliability and error budget compliance
- Serve as the primary technical mentor, scaling SRE talent and culture across engineering teams
- Own and implement proactive capacity forecasting, cost optimization, and FinOps strategy for core infrastructure
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- At least 10 years of experience driving cross-organizational reliability strategy and defining multi-year technical roadmaps
- At least 8 years of experience in global cloud architecture, optimization, and financial or security governance across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- 4+ years of experience defining and driving organization-wide IaC/CI/CD strategies and best practices
- Expert in optimizing complex, high-scale distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, Serverless)
- Proven success leading the integration of SRE principles within mature Agile/Scrum development environments
- Deep experience designing and implementing holistic observability and advanced, metrics-driven SLO frameworks
- Expertise in implementing comprehensive security and compliance governance (Zero Trust, Secrets Management) in cloud environments
- Demonstrated significant contribution to the open-source community or strategic internal platform innovation
- Proven track record of designing, scaling, and operating critical production platforms with measurable reliability and efficiency gains
- Experience leveraging cutting-edge Generative AI/Headless AI for advanced Operations automation
- Hands-on familiarity with applying Generative AI/headless AI to enhance automation, code quality or operational workflow
- Exceptional strategic and executive-level communication skills to influence technology decisions across the C-suite and partner organizations
- Deep expertise in systems programming for designing and implementing production-grade platform services
LOCATION:
McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Site Reliability Engineer 5
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
INTRODUCTION
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Site Reliability Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the architectural vision for resilient, large-scale production systems
- Spearhead strategic automation to eliminate systemic toil and elevate platform efficiency
- Lead crisis management, deep-dive RCA, and define system-wide outage prevention strategies
- Define and govern the secure, multi-cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy and maturity roadmap
- Establish organization-wide SLOs, driving accountability for reliability and error budget compliance
- Serve as the primary technical mentor, scaling SRE talent and culture across engineering teams
- Own and implement proactive capacity forecasting, cost optimization, and FinOps strategy for core infrastructure
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- At least 10 years of experience driving cross-organizational reliability strategy and defining multi-year technical roadmaps
- At least 8 years of experience in global cloud architecture, optimization, and financial or security governance across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- 4+ years of experience defining and driving organization-wide IaC/CI/CD strategies and best practices
- Expert in optimizing complex, high-scale distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, Serverless)
- Proven success leading the integration of SRE principles within mature Agile/Scrum development environments
- Deep experience designing and implementing holistic observability and advanced, metrics-driven SLO frameworks
- Expertise in implementing comprehensive security and compliance governance (Zero Trust, Secrets Management) in cloud environments
- Demonstrated significant contribution to the open-source community or strategic internal platform innovation
- Proven track record of designing, scaling, and operating critical production platforms with measurable reliability and efficiency gains
- Experience leveraging cutting-edge Generative AI/Headless AI for advanced Operations automation
- Hands-on familiarity with applying Generative AI/headless AI to enhance automation, code quality or operational workflow
- Exceptional strategic and executive-level communication skills to influence technology decisions across the C-suite and partner organizations
- Deep expertise in systems programming for designing and implementing production-grade platform services
LOCATION:
McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Site Reliability Engineer 5
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Reliability Engineer
Verify your degree matches the role
Reliability Engineer positions require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering for H-1B1 visa specialty occupation eligibility. Check your Chilean credentials against the O*NET occupation profile before applying to confirm alignment.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets the DOL prevailing rate for Reliability Engineers in the specific metro area. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself so you negotiate from the same data the employer files.
Target manufacturers with recurring LCA filings
Reliability Engineer demand is highest in aerospace, energy, and heavy manufacturing. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history in those sectors, so you approach companies already familiar with the consular process.
Clarify who handles the LCA at offer stage
Unlike H-1B visa, there's no USCIS petition, but the employer still files the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. Confirm during the offer negotiation whether the company's legal team or an outside firm manages this, since delays here push your start date.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet early
Consular officers can ask for documentation showing the Reliability Engineer role genuinely requires your specific engineering degree. Gather job descriptions, org charts showing where the role sits technically, and any professional certifications before your interview appointment.
Account for the 18-month validity window in contract terms
H-1B1 Chile is issued in one-year increments, and you must renew at the consulate each cycle. Build renewal timing into your employment contract discussions so your project assignments and performance reviews don't conflict with mandatory travel back to Chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Reliability Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. The consular officer will assess whether the specific duties, not just the job title, genuinely require that specialized degree. Generalist maintenance roles where any engineering background is accepted are more likely to face scrutiny.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Reliability Engineer positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, so your application isn't subject to random selection. There's no USCIS petition, and the 1,400-visa annual cap for Chilean nationals has historically not filled. The main tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't confer dual intent, so maintaining clear nonimmigrant intent is required throughout the process.
Which industries hire the most Reliability Engineers with H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Aerospace, oil and gas, utilities, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial automation consistently generate Reliability Engineer demand in the U.S. These sectors run continuous operations where equipment uptime is critical, making the role a recurring hire rather than a one-time fill. Migrate Mate surfaces employers in these industries that have active H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history.
Can my employer file the LCA while I'm still working in Chile?
Yes, the employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before you travel. Once the LCA is certified, you schedule your consulate appointment in Chile. The process is designed for offshore applicants, so your physical location during the LCA stage doesn't affect eligibility, as long as you're a Chilean national applying at a U.S. consulate in Chile.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Reliability Engineer role is restructured?
If your job duties change materially, your employer should file an amended LCA with DOL to reflect the updated role. A significant shift in responsibilities, reporting structure, or worksite location can affect the specialty occupation determination. You'd want confirmation that the revised role still meets the degree requirement before your next annual consulate renewal.