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Data Science Engineer roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin working with a U.S. host employer.
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About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
ROLE
We are looking for a Detection Engineer- SkillBridge Intern to join our Red Canary R&D (185) team. This is a remote role reporting to the Manager, Detection Engineering. The security landscape is always shifting and introducing new adversaries. Red Canary operates 24/7 to track down threats using the entirety of our customer’s data and deliver fast and practical detections to our customers. Together, we create a customer-centric culture that fosters success, adoption, and continuous growth.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Use Red Canary’s detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across several detection domains including Endpoint, Identity, SIEM, and Cloud/SaaS
- Publish threats for customers using concisely-written communication while effectively conveying key and important indicators
- Research coverage opportunities to create new detectors and tune existing ones through detector development
- Improve the Detection Engineering workflow through orchestration and automation
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
- You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
- You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Cybersecurity operational experience with a focus in Detection and Response
- Must be located in the United States during the SkillBridge program
- Must be a current Active Duty United States military member or a member of the United States Guard/Reserve component on active duty orders for at least the last 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge
- Approval from your unit commander
- MOU must be approved and submitted before start
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with EDR tools
- Experience conducting Incident Response activities
- Malware/Threat Analysis and Detection Engineering experience
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
INTRODUCTION
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
ROLE
We are looking for a Detection Engineer- SkillBridge Intern to join our Red Canary R&D (185) team. This is a remote role reporting to the Manager, Detection Engineering. The security landscape is always shifting and introducing new adversaries. Red Canary operates 24/7 to track down threats using the entirety of our customer’s data and deliver fast and practical detections to our customers. Together, we create a customer-centric culture that fosters success, adoption, and continuous growth.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Use Red Canary’s detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across several detection domains including Endpoint, Identity, SIEM, and Cloud/SaaS
- Publish threats for customers using concisely-written communication while effectively conveying key and important indicators
- Research coverage opportunities to create new detectors and tune existing ones through detector development
- Improve the Detection Engineering workflow through orchestration and automation
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
- You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
- You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Cybersecurity operational experience with a focus in Detection and Response
- Must be located in the United States during the SkillBridge program
- Must be a current Active Duty United States military member or a member of the United States Guard/Reserve component on active duty orders for at least the last 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge
- Approval from your unit commander
- MOU must be approved and submitted before start
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with EDR tools
- Experience conducting Incident Response activities
- Malware/Threat Analysis and Detection Engineering experience
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Engineer
Align your SOC code before applying
Your DS-2019 training plan must reference a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Confirm your target role maps to Data Scientists or Computer and Information Research Scientists via O*NET before your host employer drafts the plan.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
If you hold a data science degree and have at least one year of post-graduation work experience, the Trainee category applies. The Research Scholar category fits doctoral-level or faculty-track candidates placed at universities or research institutions.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement early
Data science roles funded by your home government or in shortage-occupation fields can trigger the INA Section 212(e) requirement, barring U.S. status changes for two years after program completion. Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 compatible host employers
Not every employer understands the host-sponsor structure. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have engaged exchange visitors before, then approach them knowing they can partner with a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019.
Verify prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
Your Trainee or Research Scholar stipend must meet DOL wage standards for the role and location. Cross-reference the position against OFLC Wage Search data for the relevant SOC code so you can flag discrepancies before your sponsor finalizes the DS-2019 training plan.
Request the Form DS-7002 training plan in writing
Before your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or your chosen sponsor must co-sign a Form DS-7002 with your host employer. Review every learning objective listed to confirm they describe real data science work, not routine production tasks.
Data Science Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Data Science Engineer role?
Most Data Science Engineers enter on the Trainee category if they have a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or on the Research Scholar category if the position is based at a university, national lab, or accredited research institution. Current students completing degree requirements may qualify under the Intern category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a data science position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not your employer. The hiring company acts as the host, providing the work environment and signing the DS-7002 training plan. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and remains your official point of contact with the State Department.
How do I find U.S. employers who are willing to host J-1 exchange visitors in data science?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers that have previously engaged international exchange visitors in technical roles. Many data science teams at technology companies, consulting firms, and research organizations are familiar with the host-sponsor model, but confirming that familiarity upfront prevents delays when your designated sponsor begins processing the DS-2019.
Can a data science J-1 training plan cover machine learning and AI work?
Yes, provided the Form DS-7002 lists specific learning objectives tied to machine learning, statistical modeling, or AI infrastructure rather than generic software production tasks. Designated sponsors review training plans for educational merit. Activities that read as routine employment rather than structured skill development can result in plan rejection or early program termination.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Data Science Engineer exchange visitors?
It can. The INA Section 212(e) requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if data science falls on your country's skills shortage list. Confirm your funding source and country classification with your designated sponsor before signing any offer letter, since the requirement blocks H-1B visa and green card applications until it is fulfilled or waived.