H-1B1 Chile Visa Software Engineering Manager Jobs

Software Engineering Manager 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, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. You apply directly at the consulate once your employer certifies the Labor Condition Application.

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Overview

Open Jobs61+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$227K
Top LocationSunnyvale, CA
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Software Engineering Manager
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Software Engineering Manager
Google
Kirkland, Washington
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
$207,000/yr - $300,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon Web Services
Software Engineering Manager
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Software Engineering Manager
Amazon Web Services
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$184,900/yr - $250,200/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
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Microsoft
Principal Software Engineering Manager
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Principal Software Engineering Manager
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
$139,900/yr - $304,200/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Engineering Manager
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Software Engineering Manager
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cupertino, California
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$166,400/yr - $287,700/yr
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8+ yrs exp.
None

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Capital One
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$262,400/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineering Manager

Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards

Software Engineering Manager roles must qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the degree requirement language before you apply.

Target employers already filing Labor Condition Applications

Focus your search on companies with active LCA filings for software engineering or management roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B1 Chile LCA history so you're targeting companies that already understand the sponsorship process.

Verify your wage offer against the prevailing wage

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check the offer against the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, because a below-threshold offer blocks LCA certification entirely.

Clarify consular processing timelines with your employer

Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa Chile requires consular processing in Santiago rather than a USCIS status change. Build the consulate appointment window into your offer timeline so your start date accounts for scheduling, not just LCA certification.

Prepare a dual-role evidence package for the interview

Software Engineering Manager positions draw scrutiny because the title blends technical and managerial duties. Bring documentation showing the role requires specialized engineering knowledge, not just team oversight. Your employment offer letter and job description should specify the technical depth required.

Understand the one-year cap on H-1B1 Chile status

Each H-1B1 Chile approval is valid for one year and must be renewed through consular processing, not a USCIS extension. Confirm your employer's renewal process before accepting an offer so there's no gap in authorization during busy product cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Software Engineering Manager role qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?

Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science or software engineering. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement won't qualify. Your employer will confirm the specialty occupation standard when they file the Labor Condition Application with DOL.

How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for software engineering managers?

H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills, making it far more predictable than H-1B. The trade-off is that status is granted in one-year increments and must be renewed through the consulate in Santiago, rather than through a USCIS extension filed by your employer.

Where can I find employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for engineering manager roles?

Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for software and engineering roles. This cuts out guesswork and keeps you focused on employers who understand the process rather than those encountering it for the first time.

Can my employer start the H-1B1 Chile process after extending a job offer?

Yes. The employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL after the offer is made. Once the LCA is certified, you take it to your consulate interview in Santiago along with your DS-160, visa fee receipt, and supporting documentation. There's no USCIS approval stage, which keeps the employer-side process shorter than H-1B.

What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if I change employers as a software engineering manager?

H-1B1 Chile status is tied to the sponsoring employer. If you change companies, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you must obtain a new H-1B1 visa at the consulate before starting work. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there's no grace period that lets you begin with the new employer while the petition is pending.

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