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AI Data Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host organization. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re seeking a highly motivated undergraduate Data Engineering & AI Enablement Intern to lead the migration and modernization of operational time-series data across our organization. You’ll work closely with our IT and Data teams to migrate data from our Canary Historian system into Azure Blob Storage, enabling a scalable, cost-efficient, and future-ready data platform.
In parallel, you will help design how this data is exposed to SB Energy’s internal AI chatbot, enabling users to query and retrieve time-series data through natural language. This role requires comfort working in ambiguous environments and the ability to translate open-ended problems into structured, scalable solutions.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will take ownership of a defined problem space—from data ingestion and transformation to enabling AI-driven access—while working with modern cloud and data technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand time-series data stored in the Canary Historian system
- Design and implement components of a scalable data migration pipeline to Azure Blob Storage
- Transform and structure large datasets for efficient storage, query performance, and cost optimization
- Define data schemas, partitioning strategies, and storage formats (e.g., Parquet)
- Validate data integrity and ensure reliability throughout the migration process
- Contribute to building mechanisms for AI chatbot access (e.g., APIs, query layers, or retrieval pipelines)
- Collaborate with IT and Data Science teams to integrate data into downstream systems
- Evaluate trade-offs between different architectural approaches (performance, cost, scalability)
- Document technical designs, decisions, and best practices
- Present technical solutions and business impact to stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming skills in Python (or similar language)
- Experience working with data (e.g., Pandas, SQL, or similar tools)
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT concepts, or distributed systems
- Experience working with large datasets or time-series data
- Exposure to APIs, backend systems, or data access layers
- Familiarity with AI/LLM applications or interest in AI-powered systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
LOCATION: Redwood City, CA. We have a hybrid office work set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re seeking a highly motivated undergraduate Data Engineering & AI Enablement Intern to lead the migration and modernization of operational time-series data across our organization. You’ll work closely with our IT and Data teams to migrate data from our Canary Historian system into Azure Blob Storage, enabling a scalable, cost-efficient, and future-ready data platform.
In parallel, you will help design how this data is exposed to SB Energy’s internal AI chatbot, enabling users to query and retrieve time-series data through natural language. This role requires comfort working in ambiguous environments and the ability to translate open-ended problems into structured, scalable solutions.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will take ownership of a defined problem space—from data ingestion and transformation to enabling AI-driven access—while working with modern cloud and data technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand time-series data stored in the Canary Historian system
- Design and implement components of a scalable data migration pipeline to Azure Blob Storage
- Transform and structure large datasets for efficient storage, query performance, and cost optimization
- Define data schemas, partitioning strategies, and storage formats (e.g., Parquet)
- Validate data integrity and ensure reliability throughout the migration process
- Contribute to building mechanisms for AI chatbot access (e.g., APIs, query layers, or retrieval pipelines)
- Collaborate with IT and Data Science teams to integrate data into downstream systems
- Evaluate trade-offs between different architectural approaches (performance, cost, scalability)
- Document technical designs, decisions, and best practices
- Present technical solutions and business impact to stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming skills in Python (or similar language)
- Experience working with data (e.g., Pandas, SQL, or similar tools)
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT concepts, or distributed systems
- Experience working with large datasets or time-series data
- Exposure to APIs, backend systems, or data access layers
- Familiarity with AI/LLM applications or interest in AI-powered systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
LOCATION: Redwood City, CA. We have a hybrid office work set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an AI Data Engineer
Align your training plan to data engineering
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan mapping your AI and data engineering objectives to specific activities. Document skills like pipeline architecture, ML model deployment, and cloud infrastructure to satisfy your designated sponsor's program requirements.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you're a current student, the Intern category applies. If you hold a degree and relevant professional experience, Trainee is the correct category. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 and can invalidate your host organization's offer.
Search for J-1-ready employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for AI Data Engineer roles at organizations with documented J-1 visa hosting history. Migrate Mate surfaces host employers who understand the DS-2019 process, reducing the risk of offers falling through because a company hasn't hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors before.
Confirm the two-year rule applies to you
The home-country residency requirement applies if your J-1 is funded by your government or if your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your nationality. Confirm your status before accepting an offer, since this requirement affects any future H-1B visa or green card path.
Request an employer who files LCAs for data roles
Ask prospective host employers whether they've previously filed Labor Condition Applications through DOL for data engineering or ML positions. Prior LCA activity signals familiarity with prevailing wage obligations your designated sponsor will need confirmed in the training plan.
Cross-reference your role against O*NET before interviewing
Pull the AI Data Engineer occupation profile on O*NET and use its task and skill descriptors when writing your training objectives. Designated sponsors review whether your proposed activities match a recognized specialty occupation, and O*NET language strengthens that alignment.
AI Data Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an AI Data Engineer role?
Most AI Data Engineers enter on the Trainee category, which covers professionals with a relevant degree and at least one year of experience outside the United States. Current students completing a degree in data science, computer science, or a related field may qualify under the Intern category instead. Research Scholar applies only to those conducting formal academic or scientific research at a university or research institute, not to industry engineering roles.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an AI Data Engineer?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, or CIEE issue your DS-2019, monitor your training plan compliance, and serve as the responsible party with the State Department. Your hiring company is the host organization. The host and the designated sponsor are two separate entities with separate legal responsibilities under the J-1 program.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 data engineering roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for AI Data Engineer positions at U.S. companies that have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors. This matters because many employers who haven't hosted before will decline offers once they learn they need to coordinate with a designated sponsor on training plans and compliance reporting. Targeting experienced host organizations significantly shortens the path from offer to DS-2019 issuance.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect AI Data Engineers?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 is funded by your home government, if the U.S. government funds your program, or if your nationality and occupation appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List published by the State Department. If the requirement applies, you'd need to either fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to an H-1B or immigrant visa status. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What does the J-1 training plan need to include for a data engineering position?
Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan, typically on a Form DS-7002, that breaks your J-1 period into phases with specific learning objectives, supervisory oversight, and measurable outcomes. For an AI Data Engineer role, this means documenting activities like building ETL pipelines, training and evaluating ML models, and working with specific cloud or data platforms. Vague descriptions of general software work are routinely rejected, so tie each phase to concrete technical deliverables.