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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean Site Reliability Engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. With a 1,400-visa annual cap that consistently goes unfilled and consulate-based processing, qualified engineers with a U.S. job offer can move faster than most visa pathways allow.
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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.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
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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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Map your SRE credentials to specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Site Reliability Engineer before applying anywhere. Confirm your degree field aligns with the role's technical requirements, because consular officers evaluate degree-to-job match more strictly than most applicants expect.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for certified LCAs filed under SRE or related SOC codes. Companies with recent LCA history have already cleared DOL compliance hurdles and are far more likely to move quickly on an H-1B1 visa offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to find SRE roles where employers have verified H-1B1 Chile filing history. Targeting companies that have sponsored Chilean nationals before eliminates the back-and-forth of educating HR teams about a visa they've never processed.
Request an LCA before your consulate appointment
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Build at least two weeks of LCA processing time into your job offer timeline so your interview isn't delayed by an uncertified petition.
Confirm your employer isn't lottery-dependent
Some HR teams assume all work visas require USCIS lottery registration. Clarify early that H-1B1 Chile is a consular visa processed at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago or another designated post, with no USCIS petition required for initial entry.
Prepare SRE-specific technical documentation for the interview
Consular officers can request evidence that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Bring your job description, degree transcripts, and any cloud architecture certifications that directly tie your technical background to the SRE position offered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SRE role qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, Site Reliability Engineer roles typically qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The consular officer evaluates whether your specific job duties and degree field align. Generic titles with no specialized degree requirement can create problems, so your employer's job description should explicitly reference the technical degree required.
How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for Site Reliability Engineers?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills, and no USCIS petition requirement before your consulate appointment. H-1B requires lottery selection, USCIS processing, and employer-side fees that H-1B1 avoids. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning it isn't designed as a stepping stone to a green card the way H-1B petitions sometimes are.
How do I find SRE employers who will sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 Chile filing history, so you can target SRE roles at companies that have already sponsored Chilean nationals. This matters because many tech employers default to H-1B processes and need confirmation that H-1B1 Chile is a valid path before they'll engage seriously with your application.
Can I renew my H-1B1 Chile visa without leaving the U.S.?
H-1B1 Chile status can be extended, but extensions typically require a new consulate appointment rather than a USCIS change-of-status filing. Most SRE professionals on H-1B1 plan renewals around international travel, handling the appointment at a U.S. consulate abroad. Your employer's HR or immigration contact should initiate the new LCA certification well before your current status expires.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if I change SRE employers?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a certified LCA with DOL and for you to obtain a new H-1B1 Chile visa stamp, which generally means another consulate appointment. Unlike H-1B portability provisions, H-1B1 doesn't allow you to start working for a new employer while a petition is pending. Plan for a processing gap between roles and coordinate the timeline carefully with your incoming employer.