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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean software engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. With a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills and consulate-based processing, qualified candidates with a U.S. job offer in a specialty occupation can secure status faster than most work visa routes.
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The Software Development Engineer in Test 2 is an intermediate-level professional role that participates in developing and maintaining test software source code to support a solution under the supervision of an assigned technical lead. As a member of a development team, specific work direction will be given, and the individual will be expected to solve moderately sophisticated technical issues and complete programming and quality assurance tasks with limited supervision.
This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help improve a centralized automated testing harness and testing framework to execute tests and provide automated quality reports
- Develop automated test code for software development projects
- Draft test plans and scripts to ensure alignment with standards and IT strategy
- Create test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow
- Coordinate with users to plan user acceptance testing, alpha and beta testing
- Ensure that tests are successfully completed and documented, and problems are resolved using a Continuous Delivery model
- Provide estimates for QA tasks
- Participate in code reviews
- Contribute to the development of technical documentation
- Participate in our Defect Management process to identify and resolve issues
- Influence the design, testing, and measures required to protect solutions from security compromise or system failure
- Align with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and help ensure all other are doing the same
- Assess risk and test for robustness and functionality in a Continuous Delivery model
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional work experience
- Three years of progressive relevant professional experience or significant internship
- Verifiable knowledge of the applicable technical systems and functions
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and written
- Moderate ability to solve problems in a timely manner
- Intermediate skill in engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology
- This job operates in a professional office environment
- To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience testing cloud-based applications in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a service-oriented architecture
- Experience in testing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, load, and other operational areas for a data center-based service is beneficial
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
The Software Development Engineer in Test 2 is an intermediate-level professional role that participates in developing and maintaining test software source code to support a solution under the supervision of an assigned technical lead. As a member of a development team, specific work direction will be given, and the individual will be expected to solve moderately sophisticated technical issues and complete programming and quality assurance tasks with limited supervision.
This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help improve a centralized automated testing harness and testing framework to execute tests and provide automated quality reports
- Develop automated test code for software development projects
- Draft test plans and scripts to ensure alignment with standards and IT strategy
- Create test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow
- Coordinate with users to plan user acceptance testing, alpha and beta testing
- Ensure that tests are successfully completed and documented, and problems are resolved using a Continuous Delivery model
- Provide estimates for QA tasks
- Participate in code reviews
- Contribute to the development of technical documentation
- Participate in our Defect Management process to identify and resolve issues
- Influence the design, testing, and measures required to protect solutions from security compromise or system failure
- Align with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and help ensure all other are doing the same
- Assess risk and test for robustness and functionality in a Continuous Delivery model
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional work experience
- Three years of progressive relevant professional experience or significant internship
- Verifiable knowledge of the applicable technical systems and functions
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and written
- Moderate ability to solve problems in a timely manner
- Intermediate skill in engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology
- This job operates in a professional office environment
- To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience testing cloud-based applications in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a service-oriented architecture
- Experience in testing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, load, and other operational areas for a data center-based service is beneficial
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineer
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B1 visa requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Use O*NET to verify your software engineering job zone and confirm your bachelor's degree field directly supports the offered role before applying.
Request LCA certification before your interview
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before your consulate appointment. Delays here are the most common reason Chilean applicants miss their interview window, so confirm certification timing upfront.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers who already use E-Verify understand federal employment authorization requirements and are more familiar with nonimmigrant work authorization workflows. This signals operational readiness for H-1B1 visa sponsorship rather than a first-time learning curve.
Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B1-filing employers
Search for software engineering roles on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history. This narrows your list to companies that have actively sponsored Chilean professionals rather than those who may sponsor in theory.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to identify the DOL wage level your employer must certify. Level I and Level II distinctions affect what salary the LCA can support and what you can negotiate.
Prepare a credential evaluation for non-four-year degrees
Consular officers may question Chilean licenciatura degrees that differ structurally from U.S. bachelor's degrees. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator documenting U.S. equivalency strengthens your specialty occupation documentation at the visa interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a software engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Software engineering consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Your employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application and supporting documentation. If your job title is broad, the position description must establish that the work requires that specific degree field.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for software engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, a 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than through USCIS. H-1B requires employer petition approval through USCIS before consular processing and enters a lottery when oversubscribed. For Chilean software engineers with a job offer, the H-1B1 path is significantly faster and more predictable.
Where can I find software engineer employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate filters software engineering roles by employers with H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you can target companies that have actively gone through the sponsorship process for Chilean nationals. This is more reliable than reaching out to employers who indicate general visa sponsorship willingness without a track record specific to the H-1B1.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B1 without prior immigration experience?
Yes, but the process has specific DOL and consulate requirements your employer must meet, including filing a certified LCA before your visa interview. Employers new to H-1B1 visa sponsorship often underestimate LCA lead times or misclassify the prevailing wage level. Walking your employer through the USCIS H-1B1 guidance early reduces filing errors that delay your start date.
Does the H-1B1 Chile visa allow dual intent for software engineers pursuing a green card?
No. The H-1B1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that does not permit dual intent, meaning you cannot simultaneously maintain an immigrant visa petition without jeopardizing your H-1B1 status. Software engineers planning a long-term green card path typically need to transition to H-1B or another immigrant-intent-compatible status before beginning that process.