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Technical Lead roles qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, requiring a directly related bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a comparable field. Chilean nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, with the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely approaching its limit and consulate processing replacing the USCIS petition route.
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Get Access To All JobsMinimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience with verification methodologies and languages such as UVM and SystemVerilog.
- Experience developing and maintaining verification testbenches, test cases, and test environments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Experience with universal verification methodology (UVM), SystemVerilog, or other scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, Bash, etc.
- Knowledge of general purpose operating systems such as Linux and Android.
- Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
About the job
In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead the functional verification team for significant portions of TPU designs, developing advanced functional verification infrastructure such as subchip, subsystem and fullchip level environments.
- Define and drive advanced verification strategies, including the use of simulation, for bug hunt, formal verification for corner-case bugs and emulation for system validation.
- Perform functional verification and performance validation for both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
- Work closely with front-end design, architecture, and performance teams to ensure architectural compliance and achievement of performance goals.
- Analyze coverage from various dimensions and develop monitors and checkers for quality assurance.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience with verification methodologies and languages such as UVM and SystemVerilog.
- Experience developing and maintaining verification testbenches, test cases, and test environments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Experience with universal verification methodology (UVM), SystemVerilog, or other scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, Bash, etc.
- Knowledge of general purpose operating systems such as Linux and Android.
- Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
About the job
In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead the functional verification team for significant portions of TPU designs, developing advanced functional verification infrastructure such as subchip, subsystem and fullchip level environments.
- Define and drive advanced verification strategies, including the use of simulation, for bug hunt, formal verification for corner-case bugs and emulation for system validation.
- Perform functional verification and performance validation for both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
- Work closely with front-end design, architecture, and performance teams to ensure architectural compliance and achievement of performance goals.
- Analyze coverage from various dimensions and develop monitors and checkers for quality assurance.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Technical Lead Jobs
Align your degree to the role
Technical Lead positions require a specialty occupation match between your degree field and the role's core duties. A computer science or engineering degree maps cleanly, but a business degree typically won't satisfy the requirement even with years of hands-on technical experience.
Verify your wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application before the H-1B1 Chile process moves forward. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Technical Lead SOC code for your target metro area so you know the wage floor before salary discussions start.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for companies with confirmed H-1B1 visa Chile LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out employers who have never navigated the consulate-based process and focuses your applications on teams already equipped to move quickly on your offer.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-heavy engineering and software organizations are overwhelmingly E-Verify participants, which signals familiarity with work-authorization compliance. An employer already running I-9 verifications through E-Verify faces a shorter internal approval path when you raise H-1B1 Chile sponsorship.
Prepare your specialty occupation evidence early
Chilean consular officers expect documentation showing the Technical Lead role requires specialized theoretical and practical application of computer science or engineering. Compile your academic transcripts, credential equivalency evaluations if your Chilean degree is three years, and a detailed employer job description before your interview date.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
Pull the Technical Lead occupation profile from O*NET and confirm the listed knowledge, skills, and education requirements mirror your offer letter's duties. If your employer's job description is vague, ask HR to tighten it against the O*NET profile before the LCA is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. A Technical Lead's duties, directing technical architecture, reviewing code, and owning delivery timelines, satisfy the specialty occupation standard because they demand theoretical and practical application of that specific body of knowledge.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for Technical Lead applicants?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, bypasses USCIS petition processing, and is adjudicated directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago or another post. For a Technical Lead, this means a faster and more predictable path to a start date. The trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't carry dual intent, so maintaining clear nonimmigrant intent documentation matters at every renewal.
How do I find employers who already know how to sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa for technical roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history, so you can target companies that have completed the process before rather than educating a hiring team from scratch. Filtering by Technical Lead or related software and engineering titles narrows results to teams with direct experience sponsoring roles at your seniority level.
Can I start a Technical Lead job in the U.S. while my H-1B1 Chile application is pending at the consulate?
No. The H-1B1 Chile visa is consulate-based, meaning you receive the visa stamp before entering the U.S. in that status. You can't begin work under an approved LCA alone. Your employer files and receives LCA certification from DOL first, then you attend your consular interview and receive the visa before your start date.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Technical Lead role changes significantly after I arrive?
Material changes to your job duties, location, or employer require a new LCA and potentially a new visa stamp at renewal. If your role evolves from hands-on engineering to a general management position without a technical degree requirement, the specialty occupation basis for your H-1B1 Chile could weaken. Work with your employer's immigration contact to document any title or duty changes promptly.
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