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Senior Software Developer jobs in the U.S. are a strong fit for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship because the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and qualifies as a specialty occupation. Chilean nationals skip the H-1B lottery, face a rarely-filled annual cap of 1,400 visas, and apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Chile.
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SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
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, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
Our team is at the forefront of protecting millions of customers by building high-throughput, real-time streaming pipelines and services that evaluate credit card transactions for fraud as they happen. Operating at the intersection of application engineering, data engineering, and data science, we utilize a robust stack of Java, Python, and Go deployed natively on AWS to scale our machine learning scoring models and decision engines. As an engineer on this team, you will dive into cutting-edge machine learning feature engineering, continuous experimentation, and the development of agentic tooling for advanced data analysis. Join us to solve complex, high-stakes distributed systems problems where your code directly safeguards financial transactions in milliseconds.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
- Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
- 1+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of experience in Agile practices
- Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
- McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
- Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
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).
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Verify your degree field matches the role
The H-1B1 visa requires a degree in a field directly related to the position. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree supports a Senior Software Developer petition. A general business or unrelated degree creates problems even with years of experience.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Look up the wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before discussing compensation so you can negotiate from the correct floor, not below it.
Target employers with active H-1B1 Chile LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile roles. These companies understand the process and won't treat your visa as an obstacle during hiring.
Clarify the consular filing process with your offer letter
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 Chile is processed at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, not through USCIS. Confirm your employer knows you'll schedule a consular interview directly after LCA certification, so they don't expect an I-129 petition and USCIS approval before your start date.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation status
If a recruiter questions whether Senior Software Developer qualifies as a specialty occupation, reference the O*NET occupation profile, which shows the role's typical education requirement as a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. This preempts employer hesitation before the offer stage.
Prepare for annual renewal without gaps in status
H-1B1 Chile visas are issued in one-year increments and don't transfer intent between employers the way H-1B portability does. File your renewal application well before your current status expires and confirm your employer understands the annual timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Developer role qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Software Developer is a specialty occupation under H-1B1 Chile requirements because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Your employer confirms this when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field would not qualify.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Senior Software Developer roles?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills, and processes at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago rather than through USCIS. H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly one-in-four odds and USCIS approval before you can start. For Chilean nationals, H-1B1 is a faster and more predictable path to a Senior Software Developer role in the U.S.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for software roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Software Developer jobs filtered by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history. Many U.S. tech employers sponsor H-1B visas regularly but haven't filed H-1B1 Chile LCAs. Migrate Mate surfaces which companies have actual filing history so you can prioritize outreach to employers who already understand the process.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if I want to change employers?
H-1B1 Chile does not have the same portability provisions as H-1B. If you change employers, your new employer must file a new Labor Condition Application and you'll need to apply for a new H-1B1 Chile visa at the consulate before starting work. There is no grace period to begin working for the new employer while the application is pending.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 Chile petition while I'm already in the U.S. on a different visa?
The H-1B1 Chile visa is a consular-processed visa, not a change-of-status petition. Even if you're currently in the U.S. on another nonimmigrant status, you'll typically need to attend a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Chile to receive the H-1B1 stamp before beginning work for your sponsoring employer.