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Front End Developer roles qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your stage of study or career. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer acts as the host. No lottery, no annual cap.
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Tessera Labs is redefining how enterprises adopt and operationalize Artificial Intelligence. Backed by Foundation Capital and led by a world-class founding team, we build multi-agent AI systems that can automate complex business workflows across platforms like SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Snowflake, MuleSoft, and more. Our mission: Bring real AI automation to the enterprise — with speed, precision, and measurable impact. We move fast, operate with extreme ownership, and build at the frontier of applied AI.
Location: San Jose, CA or Remote
Duration: 10–12 weeks
Hours: 40 hours max per week
Start Date: June 2026
Job Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern, Frontend who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with our engineering team to help build and improve the user experience, from concept to deployment. You’ll gain experience designing UI components, building interactive dashboards, and visualizing data that directly impacts our users.
If you enjoy solving UI challenges, shipping polished interfaces, and learning in a collaborative, supportive environment, this internship is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing UI components, dashboards, and data visualizations.
- Help maintain and improve reusable component libraries.
- Support implementation of client-side state and interactions.
- Contribute to creating intuitive UIs for internal tools, AI models, and data workflows.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize usability and performance.
- Learn to identify and help address performance bottlenecks in frontend systems.
- Take initiative on small projects and features with guidance from senior engineers.
Learning Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
- Understand scalable UI design patterns and component libraries.
- Work on real-world problems in data visualization, dashboards, and interactive interfaces.
- Learn about state management, performance optimization, and UI/UX best practices.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution.
- Some experience with TypeScript and React (class projects, personal projects, or coursework).
- Strong interest in human-computer interaction, frontend development, UI/UX, and building interactive applications.
- Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.
- Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Figma, TanStack Suite, Next.js, Tailwind, and responsive design.
- Interest in learning about real-time UIs, AI/ML integrations, or enterprise tools.
- Previous internship or project experience in frontend development and design is a plus.
No third party may recruit, solicit candidates, publish job opportunities, use Tessera Labs’ name or branding, or represent that they are acting on behalf of Tessera Labs without prior written authorization. Any such activity conducted without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited.
About Tessera Labs
Tessera Labs is redefining how enterprises adopt and operationalize Artificial Intelligence. Backed by Foundation Capital and led by a world-class founding team, we build multi-agent AI systems that can automate complex business workflows across platforms like SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Snowflake, MuleSoft, and more. Our mission: Bring real AI automation to the enterprise — with speed, precision, and measurable impact. We move fast, operate with extreme ownership, and build at the frontier of applied AI.
Location: San Jose, CA or Remote
Duration: 10–12 weeks
Hours: 40 hours max per week
Start Date: June 2026
Job Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern, Frontend who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with our engineering team to help build and improve the user experience, from concept to deployment. You’ll gain experience designing UI components, building interactive dashboards, and visualizing data that directly impacts our users.
If you enjoy solving UI challenges, shipping polished interfaces, and learning in a collaborative, supportive environment, this internship is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing UI components, dashboards, and data visualizations.
- Help maintain and improve reusable component libraries.
- Support implementation of client-side state and interactions.
- Contribute to creating intuitive UIs for internal tools, AI models, and data workflows.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize usability and performance.
- Learn to identify and help address performance bottlenecks in frontend systems.
- Take initiative on small projects and features with guidance from senior engineers.
Learning Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
- Understand scalable UI design patterns and component libraries.
- Work on real-world problems in data visualization, dashboards, and interactive interfaces.
- Learn about state management, performance optimization, and UI/UX best practices.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution.
- Some experience with TypeScript and React (class projects, personal projects, or coursework).
- Strong interest in human-computer interaction, frontend development, UI/UX, and building interactive applications.
- Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.
- Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Figma, TanStack Suite, Next.js, Tailwind, and responsive design.
- Interest in learning about real-time UIs, AI/ML integrations, or enterprise tools.
- Previous internship or project experience in frontend development and design is a plus.
No third party may recruit, solicit candidates, publish job opportunities, use Tessera Labs’ name or branding, or represent that they are acting on behalf of Tessera Labs without prior written authorization. Any such activity conducted without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Front End Developer
Align your portfolio to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Front End Developer roles must demonstrate a direct connection between your degree field and your day-to-day work. Frame your portfolio projects around the specific technologies listed in your training plan, not just general web development output.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify under the Intern category. If you graduated within the past 12 months, you fall under Trainee. Applying to host employers under the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance and can void your placement.
Target host employers with established training plan templates
Employers who have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors before already have DS-7002 training plan templates on file. Asking recruiters directly whether they've worked with a designated sponsor organization cuts weeks off the offer-to-DS-2019 timeline.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Front End Developer roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. Front End Developer positions by employers familiar with exchange visitor sponsorship. Targeting roles already tagged for J-1 compatibility avoids pitching sponsorship from scratch to unprepared hiring teams.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before signing an offer
Your host employer must pay the J-1 prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the listed salary meets the minimum threshold.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Front End Developers from countries with skills-shortage designations may face the two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 ends. Check your DS-2019 and country of citizenship before the offer stage, since this affects any future H-1B visa or green card plans.
Front End Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Front End Developer roles?
The correct category depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a university degree program, the Intern category applies and allows placements of up to 12 months. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and are building professional skills, the Trainee category applies and allows up to 18 months. Both require a structured training plan tied directly to your field of study.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Front End Developer position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your employer. Your employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. The employer funds your placement and supervises your work, but has no authority to issue visa documents independently.
Does my computer science or web development degree need to match my Front End Developer role exactly?
Yes. The J-1 Intern and Trainee categories require a demonstrable connection between your academic background and the work described in your DS-7002 training plan. A degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field will satisfy this requirement. A degree in an unrelated discipline, even with self-taught coding skills, will typically not meet the designated sponsor's eligibility criteria for a Front End Developer placement.
How do I find Front End Developer host employers open to J-1 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Front End Developer roles with employers already familiar with the exchange visitor process. Many companies have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before but don't advertise it prominently in job postings. Filtering for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate avoids the time cost of educating unprepared employers about the DS-2019 and training plan requirements from scratch.
Can a J-1 Front End Developer role lead to an H-1B after the exchange ends?
It can, but the two-year home residency requirement may apply first. If your home country appears on the State Department's skills list, or if your J-1 was government-funded, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for H-1B status. A waiver exists but is not guaranteed. Confirm your residency requirement status with your designated sponsor before accepting any J-1 placement if an H-1B transition is part of your long-term plan.