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Application Support Engineer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship takes targeted searching and preparation.
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Get Access To All JobsAI is rapidly moving beyond research labs and into the real world—powering advancements in vehicles, factories, hospitals, homes, and everyday devices. NXP’s Global Sales organization is the force that transforms our intelligent edge vision into meaningful market impact. We operate on the front lines of innovation, delivering real‑world AI, secure edge intelligence, and breakthrough technologies to the customers shaping tomorrow’s world. As a strategic partner at the intersection of customer ambition and NXP capability, our global sales team drives alignment, opens new markets, and builds the relationships that lead to design wins and revenue growth. Through deep market insight and long‑term collaboration, we embed customer‑centricity into every decision and help accelerate innovation at the system‑solution level. This disciplined, client‑first mindset enables us to architect integrated, future‑ready solutions that deliver sustained value and strengthen NXP’s competitive advantage. We thrive in a high‑performance, high‑ownership environment—competing boldly, executing with urgency, and celebrating results. If you want to win big, grow fast, and work with the customers building what’s next, NXP Global Sales is where ambition becomes achievement.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineer to join our Customer Application Support team! In this critical role, you'll collaborate with a wide variety of customers to enable the integration of cutting-edge silicon technology into the future of robotics, data centers, smart IoT devices, and automotive electrical systems. You will join a diverse and enthusiastic team that values innovation, transparent communication, and teamwork—working together to develop advanced software and hardware solutions for connected environments across multiple sectors.
Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!
Your Role
- Support embedded software and system bring-up
- Assist with prototyping, debugging, and testing on evaluation boards and bench setups
- Support software bring-up activities such as building/running examples, basic porting, and creating small proof-of-concepts
- Help investigate issues by collecting logs, reproducing problems, and documenting findings for the team
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members and track tasks to completion with guidance from a mentor
- Create clear documentation (setup notes, test results, short how-tos) and help with internal knowledge sharing
- Learn from customer use cases: shadow customer interactions and help prepare technical materials (slides, demos, FAQs) that support customer success
- Training and mentorship: receive structured onboarding, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to grow your skills through real projects
- Collaboration: work closely with FAEs and partner teams (R&D, marketing, sales) to deliver customer-focused solutions and learn best practices
Core Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with embedded systems through coursework, personal projects, labs, or prior internships
- Programming experience in C and/or C++ (Python a plus)
- Exposure to common hardware/software interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C) and interest in learning more
- Strong communication skills and comfort explaining technical topics to teammates
- Curiosity and a hands-on approach to debugging (reading logs, using basic lab tools, and following a structured problem-solving process)
- Availability to work onsite in Novi, MI
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M/Cortex-A concepts
- Exposure to an RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) through classes or projects
- Basic familiarity with Linux development environments
- Interest in automotive electronics (coursework or projects a plus)
- Customer-facing mindset (enjoys helping others troubleshoot and learn)
More information about NXP in the United States...
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
AI is rapidly moving beyond research labs and into the real world—powering advancements in vehicles, factories, hospitals, homes, and everyday devices. NXP’s Global Sales organization is the force that transforms our intelligent edge vision into meaningful market impact. We operate on the front lines of innovation, delivering real‑world AI, secure edge intelligence, and breakthrough technologies to the customers shaping tomorrow’s world. As a strategic partner at the intersection of customer ambition and NXP capability, our global sales team drives alignment, opens new markets, and builds the relationships that lead to design wins and revenue growth. Through deep market insight and long‑term collaboration, we embed customer‑centricity into every decision and help accelerate innovation at the system‑solution level. This disciplined, client‑first mindset enables us to architect integrated, future‑ready solutions that deliver sustained value and strengthen NXP’s competitive advantage. We thrive in a high‑performance, high‑ownership environment—competing boldly, executing with urgency, and celebrating results. If you want to win big, grow fast, and work with the customers building what’s next, NXP Global Sales is where ambition becomes achievement.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineer to join our Customer Application Support team! In this critical role, you'll collaborate with a wide variety of customers to enable the integration of cutting-edge silicon technology into the future of robotics, data centers, smart IoT devices, and automotive electrical systems. You will join a diverse and enthusiastic team that values innovation, transparent communication, and teamwork—working together to develop advanced software and hardware solutions for connected environments across multiple sectors.
Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!
Your Role
- Support embedded software and system bring-up
- Assist with prototyping, debugging, and testing on evaluation boards and bench setups
- Support software bring-up activities such as building/running examples, basic porting, and creating small proof-of-concepts
- Help investigate issues by collecting logs, reproducing problems, and documenting findings for the team
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members and track tasks to completion with guidance from a mentor
- Create clear documentation (setup notes, test results, short how-tos) and help with internal knowledge sharing
- Learn from customer use cases: shadow customer interactions and help prepare technical materials (slides, demos, FAQs) that support customer success
- Training and mentorship: receive structured onboarding, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to grow your skills through real projects
- Collaboration: work closely with FAEs and partner teams (R&D, marketing, sales) to deliver customer-focused solutions and learn best practices
Core Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with embedded systems through coursework, personal projects, labs, or prior internships
- Programming experience in C and/or C++ (Python a plus)
- Exposure to common hardware/software interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C) and interest in learning more
- Strong communication skills and comfort explaining technical topics to teammates
- Curiosity and a hands-on approach to debugging (reading logs, using basic lab tools, and following a structured problem-solving process)
- Availability to work onsite in Novi, MI
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M/Cortex-A concepts
- Exposure to an RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) through classes or projects
- Basic familiarity with Linux development environments
- Interest in automotive electronics (coursework or projects a plus)
- Customer-facing mindset (enjoys helping others troubleshoot and learn)
More information about NXP in the United States...
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Application Support Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Application Support Engineer roles typically require documented technical coursework or a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Gather transcripts and English translations before outreach so host employers can assess your training plan eligibility quickly.
Clarify your program category before applying
Current students generally qualify for the J-1 Intern category, while post-graduation professionals with relevant work experience fall under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 and can void an offer, so confirm your eligibility before your first interview.
Target employers with active J-1 host agreements
Not every company that hires engineers has an existing relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles, cutting the outreach list down to realistic targets.
Verify the host employer covers sponsor fees
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE charge program fees that some host employers cover and others pass to the exchange visitor. Ask directly during the offer stage, before you accept, since these costs affect your budget and the 30-day grace period post-program.
Build a training plan that maps to real tasks
The Trainee or Intern program requires a structured training plan tied to specific job functions. Document the technical skills you will develop, the systems you will support, and measurable milestones so the designated sponsor can approve the DS-2019 without back-and-forth requests.
Check home residency requirement exposure early
Government funding or a skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List can trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm whether your specific situation carries this condition before signing an offer, since it affects H-1B or other visa plans after your program.
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Find Application Support Engineer JobsApplication Support Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Application Support Engineer role?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current university students typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category, which requires enrollment or graduation within 12 months. Professionals who have already completed their degree and have relevant work experience apply under the J-1 Trainee category, which allows placements of up to 18 months in information technology fields.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if an employer hires me?
The hiring company acts as your host organization, not your visa sponsor in the legal sense. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your training plan compliance, and serves as your official program administrator throughout the placement.
How do I find Application Support Engineer roles where the host employer is open to J-1 coordination?
Most standard job boards don't filter by visa category openness, so you can spend weeks applying to employers with no J-1 experience. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and technical roles aligned with J-1 exchange visitor sponsorship, which narrows your outreach to companies already familiar with the host-sponsor process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Application Support Engineers?
It can, depending on your funding source and your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List designation. If your program is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if application support engineering appears on your country's skills list, USCIS will require you to return home for two years before changing to most other visa statuses, including H-1B or permanent residence.
What should the training plan for a J-1 Application Support Engineer placement include?
The designated sponsor requires a written training plan that identifies specific technical competencies you will develop, the systems and tools you will work with, supervision arrangements, and measurable progress milestones. Vague descriptions like 'general IT support' are regularly rejected. Tie each phase to concrete deliverables, such as incident resolution workflows, software deployment support, or helpdesk escalation procedures you will learn and apply.
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