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Developer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Host employers work with a State Department-designated sponsor organization to arrange sponsorship and issue your DS-2019, so the path differs from H-1B or employer-direct petitions.
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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 a Developer
Align your degree with specialty occupation standards
J-1 Trainee applications require a relevant degree or post-secondary education plus work experience. Document that your computer science, software engineering, or related field degree directly supports the developer training objectives your host employer will outline in the required training plan.
Confirm your category before targeting host employers
If you're currently enrolled as a student, you qualify for the Intern category. If you graduated within 12 months and have relevant work experience, Trainee fits instead. Applying to host employers under the wrong category stalls the DS-2019 process before it starts.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible developer roles
Most general job boards don't filter by visa-program category. Migrate Mate lets you search developer positions specifically matched to exchange visitor sponsorship, so you're targeting host employers already familiar with the J-1 process rather than educating recruiters from scratch.
Map your training plan to OFLC Wage Search benchmarks
Your designated sponsor will review whether your host employer's offered compensation meets prevailing wage standards for the developer role. Pull the relevant wage level from the OFLC Wage Search before your offer discussion so there are no surprises during the sponsor's compliance review.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule with your sponsor
Developer roles funded by your home government or tied to a government-to-government exchange program can trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer if you plan to transition to H-1B or a green card afterward.
Get the training plan signed before your DS-2019 is issued
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 only after approving a detailed training plan co-signed by you and your host employer. Draft that document early, specifying each development methodology, programming language, and project phase you'll be trained in, so the sponsor review doesn't delay your consular appointment.
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Find Developer JobsDeveloper J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to developer positions?
Current students pursuing a computer science or related degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months and hold relevant work experience qualify under the Trainee category instead. Both require a formal training plan co-signed by the host employer and approved by a State Department-designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a developer, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your program compliance. Your employer is the host organization. That host cannot legally issue a DS-2019 itself unless it holds its own designation, which is rare outside of universities and federal research institutions.
How do I find developer host employers who are already familiar with the J-1 process?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can browse developer roles matched to exchange visitor sponsorship, which filters out employers unfamiliar with the training plan and DS-2019 requirements. This saves significant time compared to applying through general job boards and then spending early interviews explaining how J-1 sponsorship differs from H-1B.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect a developer's future U.S. visa options?
Yes. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your skill is listed on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, you may be subject to INA Section 212(e), which requires returning home for two years before changing to H-1B or applying for a green card. A waiver is possible but adds months to your timeline, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What does the training plan need to cover for a developer J-1 application?
The training plan must detail the specific programming languages, frameworks, development methodologies, and project phases you'll be trained in at the host employer, with a week-by-week or phase-by-phase breakdown. Vague plans citing only general software development are routinely rejected by designated sponsors during their compliance review, which delays DS-2019 issuance and pushes back your consular appointment.
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