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Engineering Intern positions in the U.S. are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the work experience while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees program compliance.
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With a mission to financially empower the next generation, Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless, interest-free installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible. We’re not just transforming payments; we’re redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase the things they love while driving real impact on merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values. As we continue to shape the future of fintech and retail, we’re building an innovative, dynamic team passionate about creating more than just a transaction but a truly unique shopping journey. If you’re excited about pushing boundaries in tech and delivering a game-changing experience for consumers and merchants alike, come join us at Sezzle and help create the future of shopping!
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Engineering Intern who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement. You will join our Data Science team and play a key role in designing and building foundational A.I. systems at Sezzle.
What You'll Do:
- Design A.I. systems from the ground up
- Generate reliable and accurate training data for our A.I. systems
- Collaborate closely with engineers, data analysts, and business end users to build effective systems
- Write accurate and efficient SQL queries
What We Look For:
- Proficiency in SQL and Python
- Solid understanding of data analysis and database structures
- Currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution studying MIS, Business
- Demonstrated experience working with Claude or equivalent large language model tools is required; candidates must be comfortable leveraging AI to enhance productivity, research, and communication.
- Analytics/Data Analytics, Computer
About You:
- You have relentlessly high standards - many people may think your standards are unreasonably high. You are continually raising the bar and driving those around you to deliver great results. You make sure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed.
- You’re not bound by convention - your success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things
- You need action - speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk-taking.
- You earn trust - you listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully.
- You have backbone; disagree, then commit - you can respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. You have conviction and are tenacious. You do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, you commit wholly.
- You deliver results - you focus on the key inputs and deliver them with the right quality and in a timely fashion. Despite setbacks, you rise to the occasion and never settle.
Interview Process:
We believe transparency is important at Sezzle. Regularly providing feedback while setting expectations is part of our culture starting with the interview process. Advancement through each step is not guaranteed.
- Application submitted (you are here)
- Wonderlic test (30-40 min)
- SQL and Python Questions (30 minutes)
- Interview with recruiters (30 min)
- Interview with engineers (1 hour)
- Interview with engineering leadership (30-45 min)
- Offer!
Sezzle’s Technology Stack:
- Languages: Golang, Typescript, Python
- Frontend: Typescript - React and React Native
- Backend: Golang
- Database: MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch
- DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Kubernetes
- Version Control: Git
- CI/CD: Gitlab
- Testing: Developer-driven, focus on automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Sezzle is focused on using open source, and we build what we can before buying!
What Makes Working at Sezzle Awesome:
At Sezzle, we are more than just brilliant engineers, passionate data enthusiasts, out-of-the-box thinkers, and determined innovators. We believe in surrounding ourselves with only the best and the brightest individuals. Our culture is not defined by a certain set of perks designed to give the illusion of the traditional startup culture, but rather, it is the visible example living in every employee that we hire.
Contract Type: Independent Contractor.
Compensation: The salary for the A.I. Engineering Intern is 1000 USD monthly gross.
Li-remote #Full-time
About Sezzle:
With a mission to financially empower the next generation, Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless, interest-free installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible. We’re not just transforming payments; we’re redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase the things they love while driving real impact on merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values. As we continue to shape the future of fintech and retail, we’re building an innovative, dynamic team passionate about creating more than just a transaction but a truly unique shopping journey. If you’re excited about pushing boundaries in tech and delivering a game-changing experience for consumers and merchants alike, come join us at Sezzle and help create the future of shopping!
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Engineering Intern who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement. You will join our Data Science team and play a key role in designing and building foundational A.I. systems at Sezzle.
What You'll Do:
- Design A.I. systems from the ground up
- Generate reliable and accurate training data for our A.I. systems
- Collaborate closely with engineers, data analysts, and business end users to build effective systems
- Write accurate and efficient SQL queries
What We Look For:
- Proficiency in SQL and Python
- Solid understanding of data analysis and database structures
- Currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution studying MIS, Business
- Demonstrated experience working with Claude or equivalent large language model tools is required; candidates must be comfortable leveraging AI to enhance productivity, research, and communication.
- Analytics/Data Analytics, Computer
About You:
- You have relentlessly high standards - many people may think your standards are unreasonably high. You are continually raising the bar and driving those around you to deliver great results. You make sure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed.
- You’re not bound by convention - your success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things
- You need action - speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk-taking.
- You earn trust - you listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully.
- You have backbone; disagree, then commit - you can respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. You have conviction and are tenacious. You do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, you commit wholly.
- You deliver results - you focus on the key inputs and deliver them with the right quality and in a timely fashion. Despite setbacks, you rise to the occasion and never settle.
Interview Process:
We believe transparency is important at Sezzle. Regularly providing feedback while setting expectations is part of our culture starting with the interview process. Advancement through each step is not guaranteed.
- Application submitted (you are here)
- Wonderlic test (30-40 min)
- SQL and Python Questions (30 minutes)
- Interview with recruiters (30 min)
- Interview with engineers (1 hour)
- Interview with engineering leadership (30-45 min)
- Offer!
Sezzle’s Technology Stack:
- Languages: Golang, Typescript, Python
- Frontend: Typescript - React and React Native
- Backend: Golang
- Database: MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch
- DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Kubernetes
- Version Control: Git
- CI/CD: Gitlab
- Testing: Developer-driven, focus on automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Sezzle is focused on using open source, and we build what we can before buying!
What Makes Working at Sezzle Awesome:
At Sezzle, we are more than just brilliant engineers, passionate data enthusiasts, out-of-the-box thinkers, and determined innovators. We believe in surrounding ourselves with only the best and the brightest individuals. Our culture is not defined by a certain set of perks designed to give the illusion of the traditional startup culture, but rather, it is the visible example living in every employee that we hire.
Contract Type: Independent Contractor.
Compensation: The salary for the A.I. Engineering Intern is 1000 USD monthly gross.
Li-remote #Full-time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Intern
Confirm your J-1 Intern category eligibility
The J-1 Intern category is for students currently enrolled in a degree program or who graduated within the past 12 months. Confirm your enrollment or graduation date before applying, since post-12-month graduates must use the Trainee category instead.
Document your engineering coursework for the training plan
Your designated sponsor will require a detailed training plan (Form DS-7002) linking your internship tasks to your academic field. Prepare a skills inventory and course transcript showing engineering coursework before you approach host employers.
Target host employers with established designated-sponsor relationships
Engineering intern roles with J-1 sponsorship are most common at employers already working with a designated sponsor organization. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. engineering roles explicitly open to J-1 exchange visitors rather than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the program.
Verify the host employer meets DOL worksite standards
Your designated sponsor must confirm the host site provides substantive engineering training, not routine production work. Roles framed around repetitive manufacturing tasks often fail this review, so review the job description against your training plan before the offer stage.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to a 2-year home-country residency requirement based on their nationality or the source of funding. Determine whether this condition applies to you before signing an offer, since it affects your ability to change status to H-1B visa or other work visas afterward.
Align your DS-2019 program dates with the actual internship timeline
Your DS-2019 start date cannot precede your entry into the U.S. and must match the host employer's confirmed start date. Misaligned dates are a common cause of delays at the designated sponsor stage, so confirm the internship start date in writing before your sponsor issues the form.
Engineering Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to engineering intern roles?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you are currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S. or graduated within the past 12 months. If you graduated more than 12 months ago but have less than five years of post-degree experience, you may qualify under the J-1 Trainee category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different program length limits and training plan requirements.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an engineering internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the engineering company itself. The company is the host employer and provides your day-to-day work experience. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews your training plan (Form DS-7002), and monitors your program compliance throughout the internship.
How do I find engineering host employers open to J-1 interns?
Many engineering employers are unfamiliar with the J-1 program structure or assume it requires the same paperwork as H-1B sponsorship, which it does not. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. engineering roles and companies that are already aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs, helping you avoid applying to employers who will decline at the offer stage.
What does the J-1 engineering internship training plan need to include?
Form DS-7002, the training plan, must connect your specific internship tasks to your engineering field of study. It should outline the skills you will develop, the supervision structure, and how each phase of work relates to your academic background. Generic job descriptions do not satisfy this requirement. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan before issuing your DS-2019, and your host employer must sign it.
Can I extend or convert my J-1 engineering intern status after the internship ends?
The J-1 Intern category allows a program duration of up to 12 months with a possible extension, subject to your designated sponsor's approval and the 12-month post-graduation window. Converting to another status such as H-1B afterward depends on whether you are subject to the 2-year home residency requirement. If that requirement applies, you must fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to most other visa categories.