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AI Developer roles in the United States are available to international candidates through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an AI Developer Intern at our Merriam, KS office. In this hands-on, project-based role, you will be embedded with one of our business functions to co-develop an AI-assisted application that empowers the team's day-to-day work, including departments like Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. You will use modern AI-assisted development tooling (VS Code with frontier models such as Claude Opus and GPT) to design, build, deploy, and support a focused application end-to-end over a 8-10-week engagement.
About us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the sponsoring Seaboard department to understand a business problem, define scope, and translate requirements into a working application.
- Design, build, test, deploy, and support a project-scoped application using AI-assisted development workflows in VS Code with frontier LLMs (e.g., Claude Opus, GPT).
- Apply prompt engineering, retrieval, and (where appropriate) contained/private LLM patterns to deliver solutions that are accurate, secure, and maintainable.
- Develop in Python and other relevant CS languages; integrate with internal data sources, APIs, and lightweight front-end interfaces as needed.
- Document the solution (architecture, setup, usage, and handoff notes) so that the sponsoring department and IT can support it after the engagement.
- Demonstrate progress through regular check-ins, demos, and a final presentation to the project mentor and stakeholders.
- Provide and receive feedback in line with APEX Program requirements.
- Operate within Seaboard's data, security, and acceptable-use guidelines for AI tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university, as a Junior or Senior standing in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field (dual majors welcome).
- Completion coursework in AI, Computer Science, Deep Learning, and/or Large Language Models.
- Working proficiency in Python and at least one other core programming language.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern IDE workflows, including VS Code.
- Exposure to applied AI / LLM projects (coursework or personal projects acceptable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Prior internship or applied project experience in industry or retail problem-solving contexts.
- Experience with one or more of: data analytics, algorithm development, spatial/geospatial work, contained or private LLM builds, RAG pipelines, lightweight web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit), or cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Comfort working with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude/Opus, GPT) as a development partner.
SCHEDULE
- 8-10 Week Internship Commitment with working hours within regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM in office in Mission, KS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for an AI Developer Intern at our Merriam, KS office. In this hands-on, project-based role, you will be embedded with one of our business functions to co-develop an AI-assisted application that empowers the team's day-to-day work, including departments like Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. You will use modern AI-assisted development tooling (VS Code with frontier models such as Claude Opus and GPT) to design, build, deploy, and support a focused application end-to-end over a 8-10-week engagement.
About us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the sponsoring Seaboard department to understand a business problem, define scope, and translate requirements into a working application.
- Design, build, test, deploy, and support a project-scoped application using AI-assisted development workflows in VS Code with frontier LLMs (e.g., Claude Opus, GPT).
- Apply prompt engineering, retrieval, and (where appropriate) contained/private LLM patterns to deliver solutions that are accurate, secure, and maintainable.
- Develop in Python and other relevant CS languages; integrate with internal data sources, APIs, and lightweight front-end interfaces as needed.
- Document the solution (architecture, setup, usage, and handoff notes) so that the sponsoring department and IT can support it after the engagement.
- Demonstrate progress through regular check-ins, demos, and a final presentation to the project mentor and stakeholders.
- Provide and receive feedback in line with APEX Program requirements.
- Operate within Seaboard's data, security, and acceptable-use guidelines for AI tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university, as a Junior or Senior standing in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field (dual majors welcome).
- Completion coursework in AI, Computer Science, Deep Learning, and/or Large Language Models.
- Working proficiency in Python and at least one other core programming language.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern IDE workflows, including VS Code.
- Exposure to applied AI / LLM projects (coursework or personal projects acceptable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Prior internship or applied project experience in industry or retail problem-solving contexts.
- Experience with one or more of: data analytics, algorithm development, spatial/geospatial work, contained or private LLM builds, RAG pipelines, lightweight web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit), or cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Comfort working with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude/Opus, GPT) as a development partner.
SCHEDULE
- 8-10 Week Internship Commitment with working hours within regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM in office in Mission, KS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an AI Developer
Align your portfolio with U.S. specialty occupation standards
AI Developer roles typically require demonstrated fluency in machine learning frameworks, model deployment, and data pipeline architecture. Document specific projects with measurable outcomes before applying, since host employers use these to justify your training plan to the designated sponsor.
Identify host employers with active J-1 training histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter AI Developer openings by employers who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the DS-2019 coordination process rather than educating them from scratch.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar before applying
If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have fewer than five years of post-degree experience, the Trainee category fits your profile. Research Scholar applies if your role centers on independent research at a university or institute rather than product development.
Verify your role qualifies under the Trainee occupational fields
USCIS and State Department guidelines require Trainee placements to fall within recognized occupational categories. Cross-reference your job description against O*NET to confirm that your AI Developer duties map to an eligible field before the host employer contacts a designated sponsor.
Negotiate the training plan before accepting an offer
The Training or Internship Placement Plan, Form DS-7002, must detail your specific learning objectives and supervisor responsibilities. Ask the host employer to draft this document before you sign an offer, since revisions after the designated sponsor reviews it cause significant delays.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Some AI Developer J-1 placements funded by a government or involving specialized knowledge from a skills-shortage country carry a two-year home-country return requirement after your exchange. Confirm this with the designated sponsor before committing, as it affects your H-1B or green card timeline.
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Find AI Developer JobsAI Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an AI Developer role?
The answer depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or recent graduate pursuing structured on-the-job learning, the Intern or Trainee category typically applies. If your AI Developer role involves independent research at a university, national lab, or research institute, the Research Scholar category is more appropriate. Your host employer and designated sponsor determine the final category based on your specific placement.
Is the host employer the same as the J-1 visa sponsor?
No, and confusing these two roles is one of the most common mistakes AI Developer candidates make. The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. The host employer is the tech company or research institution where you actually work. Both parties must be involved, but only the designated sponsor has legal authority to issue your visa documentation.
How do I find AI Developer host employers open to J-1 coordination?
Many employers are unfamiliar with J-1 requirements, so targeting companies that have hosted exchange visitors before saves significant time. Use Migrate Mate to search AI Developer roles and identify employers with demonstrated J-1 experience, so your outreach focuses on hosts already equipped to work with a designated sponsor rather than those encountering the DS-2019 process for the first time.
Does the J-1 Trainee category have a maximum duration for AI Developer placements?
Yes. The Trainee category allows a maximum stay of 18 months for most occupational fields, including technology roles. Some AI research placements at recognized institutions under the Research Scholar category allow up to three years with possible extensions. Your designated sponsor sets the program end date on the DS-2019, and you cannot extend beyond the category maximum regardless of employer preference.
Can I transition from a J-1 AI Developer placement to an H-1B or other work visa?
Potentially, but the two-year home residency requirement is a major variable. If your placement is subject to it, you must return to your home country for two years before changing to H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa status unless you obtain a waiver. Not all AI Developer J-1 placements trigger this requirement, so confirm your obligation with the designated sponsor before accepting your DS-2019.
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