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Machine Builder positions in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, which are administered by State Department-designated sponsor organizations. These programs support hands-on technical training in manufacturing and industrial assembly environments for durations up to 18 months.
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Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a machine learning intern in our Advance Technology Group at Pinterest, you will be exposed to a full spectrum of ML product development. The team focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies for Pinterest’s visual understanding modules and recommender systems. You'll conduct research that can be applied across Pinterest engineering teams and engage in external collaborations and mentoring, while also having opportunities to deploy features to hundreds of millions of users or conduct research applicable for paper submissions. We offer a 12-week fall internship program remotely or in our San Francisco, Palo Alto, Seattle, or New York offices.
Note to applicants:
By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple intern roles open across our various ML teams. Please only apply once within the USA or Canada as multiple applications may delay our recruitment process.
Internships are 12 weeks paid from September 21 - December 11, 2026. Depending on the team, our fall internships will be located either remote or hybrid in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York or Seattle offices.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and launch new user features using unique internal datasets and ML techniques, especially in computer vision, generative AI, and responsible AI.
- Gain hands-on experience with production ML systems, including algorithmic research, infrastructure, data engineering, training, inference, and product, to deliver innovative solutions. You will be exposed to full-stack production ML systems.
- Leverage frontier AI tools and agents to accelerate engineering implementation, including prototyping and experimentation work.
- Validate AI-generated outputs through testing, code review, and critical thinking, ensuring solutions are accurate, maintainable, secure, and aligned with team standards.
- Use AI to better understand unfamiliar code, investigate bugs, and summarize technical context or documentation.
- Contribute in cutting-edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence that can be applied to Pinterest problems.
- Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code.
- Take proactive ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and project with minimal guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers.
What we’re looking for:
- This role will be on our Visual Search team. We are looking for candidates with experience in Computer Vision, Visual Search, User Understanding, Generative AI, and LLMs.
- Ability to legally work full time (40 hours/week) from September-December 2026.
- Working towards a Master's degree in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field.
- Mastery of at least one systems language (Java, C++, Python) and one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow).
- Proficiency with AI-native engineering, including the design of agent-friendly codebases.
- High degree of autonomy in learning new agent-first development tools.
- Strong critical thinking when working with AI-generated suggestions, with a clear approach to validating correctness, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Comfort iterating on prompts, refining workflows, and adapting AI-assisted approaches based on the problem, context, and constraints.
- Experience in research and in solving analytical problems.
- Strong communicator and team player. Being able to find solutions for open-ended problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Publications in machine learning, AI, data science, data analytics, statistics, or related technical fields.
- Strong passion for research and for answering hard questions with research.
- Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product.
Why Intern at Pinterest?
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
- Mentorship: Learn from and be guided by experienced engineers and researchers in the field.
- Growth and Development: Participate in professional development workshops and networking events to build your skills and connections.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we’re not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role may require you to be located near an office for in-person collaboration, and therefore may need to be located a commutable distance from one of our Pinterest offices.
At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only
The salary for this position is $11,000 monthly.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.
About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a machine learning intern in our Advance Technology Group at Pinterest, you will be exposed to a full spectrum of ML product development. The team focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies for Pinterest’s visual understanding modules and recommender systems. You'll conduct research that can be applied across Pinterest engineering teams and engage in external collaborations and mentoring, while also having opportunities to deploy features to hundreds of millions of users or conduct research applicable for paper submissions. We offer a 12-week fall internship program remotely or in our San Francisco, Palo Alto, Seattle, or New York offices.
Note to applicants:
By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple intern roles open across our various ML teams. Please only apply once within the USA or Canada as multiple applications may delay our recruitment process.
Internships are 12 weeks paid from September 21 - December 11, 2026. Depending on the team, our fall internships will be located either remote or hybrid in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York or Seattle offices.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and launch new user features using unique internal datasets and ML techniques, especially in computer vision, generative AI, and responsible AI.
- Gain hands-on experience with production ML systems, including algorithmic research, infrastructure, data engineering, training, inference, and product, to deliver innovative solutions. You will be exposed to full-stack production ML systems.
- Leverage frontier AI tools and agents to accelerate engineering implementation, including prototyping and experimentation work.
- Validate AI-generated outputs through testing, code review, and critical thinking, ensuring solutions are accurate, maintainable, secure, and aligned with team standards.
- Use AI to better understand unfamiliar code, investigate bugs, and summarize technical context or documentation.
- Contribute in cutting-edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence that can be applied to Pinterest problems.
- Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code.
- Take proactive ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and project with minimal guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers.
What we’re looking for:
- This role will be on our Visual Search team. We are looking for candidates with experience in Computer Vision, Visual Search, User Understanding, Generative AI, and LLMs.
- Ability to legally work full time (40 hours/week) from September-December 2026.
- Working towards a Master's degree in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field.
- Mastery of at least one systems language (Java, C++, Python) and one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow).
- Proficiency with AI-native engineering, including the design of agent-friendly codebases.
- High degree of autonomy in learning new agent-first development tools.
- Strong critical thinking when working with AI-generated suggestions, with a clear approach to validating correctness, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Comfort iterating on prompts, refining workflows, and adapting AI-assisted approaches based on the problem, context, and constraints.
- Experience in research and in solving analytical problems.
- Strong communicator and team player. Being able to find solutions for open-ended problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Publications in machine learning, AI, data science, data analytics, statistics, or related technical fields.
- Strong passion for research and for answering hard questions with research.
- Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product.
Why Intern at Pinterest?
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
- Mentorship: Learn from and be guided by experienced engineers and researchers in the field.
- Growth and Development: Participate in professional development workshops and networking events to build your skills and connections.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we’re not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role may require you to be located near an office for in-person collaboration, and therefore may need to be located a commutable distance from one of our Pinterest offices.
At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only
The salary for this position is $11,000 monthly.
LI-HYBRID
LI-EB1
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Machine Builder
Verify your training plan matches your credentials
Your DS-2019 training plan must show a direct connection between your prior education or work experience and the machine-building tasks you'll perform in the U.S. Gaps between your background and the host employer's program are the most common reason sponsor organizations reject applications before issuance.
Target manufacturers with established international training programs
Host employers in precision manufacturing, CNC machining, and industrial assembly are more likely to have existing relationships with designated sponsor organizations. Look for job postings that explicitly reference J-1 visa training agreements or mention structured mentorship and rotation schedules rather than standard employment terms.
Search role-specific listings on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Machine Builder roles at U.S. employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship. The platform surfaces opportunities where host employers are already familiar with the Trainee or Intern category requirements, reducing the back-and-forth in early conversations.
Confirm your wage meets DOL prevailing standards
Before signing any training agreement, verify that your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for your location and role classification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable rate for Machine Builder positions in your target metro area.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
J-1 Trainee and Intern participants whose programs are government-funded or who come from certain countries may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after completing the program. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects your ability to change to H-1B visa or other work visas afterward.
Request a detailed training plan outline from the host employer
The designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, will require a structured training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Ask the host employer to draft this document early in the hiring process, specifying weekly objectives, equipment exposure, and supervisor names by department.
Machine Builder J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Machine Builder role?
Most Machine Builder positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers individuals who have a degree or professional certificate outside the U.S. and at least one year of prior work experience in their field. If you're a current student or recent graduate within 12 months of completing your degree, the Intern category may apply instead. Both categories require a structured training plan approved by a State Department-designated sponsor organization.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Machine Builder position?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It's a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The manufacturing company where you work is the host employer. You'll have a contract with both: the host employer for your training activities and compensation, and the designated sponsor for your visa status and reporting obligations.
How long can I work as a Machine Builder on a J-1 Trainee visa?
The J-1 Trainee category allows a maximum program duration of 18 months. Extensions beyond this are not permitted within the same program, and there is no annual cap or lottery for the J-1 visa. After completing the program, you must leave the U.S. unless you qualify for a change of status, which may be restricted if you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement.
How do I find U.S. employers open to J-1 Machine Builder candidates?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Machine Builder roles at U.S. employers familiar with J-1 program requirements. Many manufacturers do not advertise J-1 compatibility in standard job postings, so filtering by sponsorship alignment saves time. Once you identify a host employer, the designated sponsor organization handles the DS-2019 issuance and training plan approval on your behalf.
Can a Machine Builder on J-1 status switch employers mid-program?
Changing host employers mid-program requires your designated sponsor organization to approve a program amendment or terminate your current DS-2019 and initiate a new one with the incoming employer. This process is not guaranteed and depends on whether the new host qualifies under the original program category. You cannot begin work at the new employer until the sponsor issues an updated DS-2019 and your J-1 status reflects the change.