H-1B1 Chile Visa Validation Engineer Jobs
Validation Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are a strong fit for Chilean professionals with degrees in engineering, life sciences, or quality systems. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so your timeline depends on consular scheduling, not luck.
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in SoC validation.
- Experience with ML accelerator architecture.
- Experience with Mobile SoC architecture including ARM processor, coherent fabric, and system memory management unit (SMMU).
- Experience with test and verification framework development in C/C++.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Prior experience with ML accelerator verification.
- Experience with board level debug.
- Experience performing validation on emulation platforms.
- Experience with complex system debug.
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team responsible for Silicon validation of TPU (Tensor Processing Unit - Google’s custom ML accelerator) design in mobile System on Chip (SoC).
- Develop comprehensive verification framework.
- Develop test plan, perform pre-silicon validation (Emulation) and post-silicon validation.
- Conduct power, performance measurement and correlation with pre-silicon goal.
- Collaborate with Software (SW), Architecture (Arch), Design, and Design Verification (DV) teams at different stage of the product development.
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, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in SoC validation.
- Experience with ML accelerator architecture.
- Experience with Mobile SoC architecture including ARM processor, coherent fabric, and system memory management unit (SMMU).
- Experience with test and verification framework development in C/C++.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Prior experience with ML accelerator verification.
- Experience with board level debug.
- Experience performing validation on emulation platforms.
- Experience with complex system debug.
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team responsible for Silicon validation of TPU (Tensor Processing Unit - Google’s custom ML accelerator) design in mobile System on Chip (SoC).
- Develop comprehensive verification framework.
- Develop test plan, perform pre-silicon validation (Emulation) and post-silicon validation.
- Conduct power, performance measurement and correlation with pre-silicon goal.
- Collaborate with Software (SW), Architecture (Arch), Design, and Design Verification (DV) teams at different stage of the product development.
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 Visa Sponsorship as a Validation Engineer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Validation Engineer roles require a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a directly related field. Confirm your Chilean credentials align with the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies before targeting employers, not after.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your employer must certify a wage meeting DOL prevailing wage levels on the Labor Condition Application. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor.
Target industries with active LCA filing histories
Pharmaceutical, medical device, semiconductor, and biotech firms file the most validation-specific LCAs. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented H-1B1 Chile filing history in those sectors rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Clarify CSV versus IQ validation scope in applications
U.S. employers distinguish Computer System Validation from Instrument Qualification roles when assessing degree fit. Specify which validation frameworks you've worked in, since an LCA denial can follow if your degree field doesn't map to the posted role's defined specialty.
Understand the LCA must be certified before your interview
The Labor Condition Application gets filed with DOL and must receive certification before your consular appointment. Confirm your employer has submitted it and received approval, not just started the process, when you schedule your visa interview date.
Prepare your credential evaluation for the consular officer
Chilean engineering degrees from accredited institutions are generally accepted, but consular officers can request a foreign credential evaluation. Having a formal equivalency report from a NACES-member evaluator ready removes a common source of administrative processing delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Validation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, Validation Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for validation and quality engineering roles confirms the theoretical and practical application requirement that defines specialty occupation status.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for Validation Engineer roles?
Both require a specialty occupation and employer-sponsored LCA, but the H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, no USCIS petition fee, and applications go directly to a U.S. consulate in Chile. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so maintaining clear nonimmigrant intent matters more throughout the process.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for Validation Engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you search employers by visa type and occupation, surfacing companies with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history in validation-relevant industries like pharmaceuticals and medical devices. That narrows your target list to employers who have already navigated the process rather than those who may be unfamiliar with it.
Can my employer file the LCA for a Validation Engineer role with a broad job description?
The LCA must match the specific duties the officer will assess at your consular interview. If the job description covers multiple functions, USCIS and DOL guidance requires the prevailing wage and specialty occupation basis to reflect your primary role. A validation-specific LCA tied to your actual engineering duties is stronger than a broadly worded one.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Validation Engineer project ends early?
H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your specific employer and position. If your role ends before your authorized period expires, you don't have an automatic grace period the way H-1B visa holders do. Changing employers requires a new LCA and consular appointment, so clarifying project continuity with your employer before accepting an offer is essential.