H-1B1 Chile Visa Software Development Manager Jobs
Software Development Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, with no lottery and a 1,400-visa annual cap that consistently goes unfilled. Applications go directly to the U.S. consulate, so your offer letter and Labor Condition Application drive the timeline, not a random selection.
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Managing trillions of objects in storage, retrieving them in sub-x ms, building software that deploys to tens of thousands of hosts, achieving 99.999999999% (you didn’t read that wrong, that’s 11 nines!) durability. These are just a few of the numbers that give you a sense of the scale of the exciting problems you will find every day working in Simple Storage Service (S3). Amazon S3 powers businesses across the globe that make the lives of consumers better daily. Whether its electronic content delivered to your home, technology that betters your remote working experience, allows you to plan travel to exotic places or simply get stuff delivered to your home. As a Software Development Engineer in S3, you get to deliver these capabilities and delight our customers through teams of talented engineers and leaders.
We are currently looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the development of S3's storage service. We build innovative software solutions to provide S3 customers secure, durable, high-available and performant storage with a low cost. In this role, you will drive the design and implementation of these storage solutions. You will define, plan and execute on deliverables that drive game changing performance and throughput improvements to S3's storage platform. You will partner with technical leaders and with other teams in S3 Storage to deliver these capabilities at S3 scale.
Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
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 - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
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Translate your degree for U.S. employers
Chilean computer science and engineering degrees are generally recognized as specialty-occupation credentials, but get a formal equivalency evaluation before applying. U.S. hiring managers often can't assess foreign transcripts, and documentation gaps delay LCA filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Development Manager roles by employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're targeting companies that already understand H-1B1 Chile sponsorship mechanics.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
The H-1B1 visa Chile requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Cross-check the job description against the O*NET profile for Software Development Managers to verify the degree requirement is explicit, not implied.
Ask employers to file the LCA before your I-94 expires
The LCA must be DOL-certified before the consulate appointment. If you're already in the U.S. on another status, confirm your employer submits to DOL with enough lead time since LCA certification typically takes seven business days.
Verify the offered wage against DOL prevailing wage data
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and work location. Look up the applicable wage level yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, so you enter salary discussions with accurate data.
Clarify H-1B1 Chile renewal mechanics with your offer team
H-1B visa1 Chile status is granted in one-year increments and requires consular renewal, not a USCIS extension. Make sure your employer's HR or legal team understands this before signing, since companies accustomed only to H-1B visa sometimes build incorrect timelines into offer letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Software Development Manager positions require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the H-1B1 Chile specialty occupation standard. The job description must reflect that degree requirement explicitly. If the posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the employer may need to revise it before filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for Software Development Manager roles?
Both visas cover specialty occupation roles like Software Development Manager, but the H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 that rarely fills, and is processed at the U.S. consulate rather than through USCIS. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't permit dual intent, meaning you can't use it as a direct path to a green card the way an H-1B petition can support an immigrant visa filing.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for a Software Development Manager position?
Use Migrate Mate to search Software Development Manager roles filtered by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for this occupation. Companies that have filed LCAs for similar roles already understand the sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw an offer after learning the visa mechanics. Avoid spending time on employers who have no prior sponsorship activity.
Can my employer switch me from H-1B1 Chile to H-1B status while I'm working as a Software Development Manager?
Yes, but it requires a full H-1B petition filed with USCIS, and you would be subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery unless the employer is cap-exempt. Many employers pursue this route after a year or two because H-1B status supports immigrant intent and offers longer initial approval periods. Confirm your employer is willing to file before accepting an H-1B1 Chile-only offer if long-term U.S. residency is your goal.
What happens if my H-1B1 Chile status expires while my renewal is pending?
H-1B1 Chile is renewed at the U.S. consulate, not through USCIS, so there's no automatic cap-gap or status extension while a renewal is pending. You need to time your consulate appointment before your current I-94 admission period ends. If you're outside the U.S. at renewal, plan for current wait times at your consulate, since delays can affect your start date for the next employment year.
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