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Performance Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin work with a U.S. host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsStart Date: 7/13/2026
End Date: 12/18/2026
The Performance and Cloud QA Engineer Intern to join our Performance Engineering Team, supporting our SaaS clients on their performance testing needs. They will work directly with our offshore performance engineers and will work on one or more projects at a time. This role promotes growth in Performance Engineering area as well as expertise in the financial market space.
The Ideal candidate is:
- Proficient in Python and Java, with experience in writing efficient and scalable code
- Passionate about Performance optimization, cloud scalability and system reliability
- Familiar with performance monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Dynatrace, Solarwinds
- Strong in troubleshooting and analyzing performance bottlenecks in cloud-based applications
- A strong problem solver and a team player able to collaborate with engineers and cloud architects
Required Skills:
- Individual contributor with hands on skills
- Experience in Performance Engineering and cloud quality assurance
- Cloud System Reliability Engineering, Resiliency testing and Chaos Engineering experience
- Experience with JVM monitoring and diagnostic for optimal application performance. Good understanding of GC
- Experience with Performance Analysis/Troubleshooting while providing solutions to optimize application performance
- Knowledge of performance monitoring tools and thorough understanding of throughput, latency, memory and CPU utilization
- Good understanding of memory management, multithreading, thread/connection pooling etc.
- Experience with profilers (JMeter), debuggers
- Knowledge of Java deployment structures (Jar, War…)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desired Skills:
- experience in Java programming
- Excellent Java Development skills with focus on core java, memory management and multithreading
- Understanding of large enterprise distributed applications and architectures
- Experience with Azure
- Experience with JMeter
- Experience with APM tools like Dynatrace, Solarwinds etc.
- Experience with SQL Server DB
- Knowledge of Virtualization tools
- Knowledge in Continuous Delivery concepts. Experience building pipelines from dev to production (Azure DevOps is preferable)
- Knowledge in Cloud concepts. Experience with deployment tools (Azure)
- Broad knowledge of development tools & techniques
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $65,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Start Date: 7/13/2026
End Date: 12/18/2026
The Performance and Cloud QA Engineer Intern to join our Performance Engineering Team, supporting our SaaS clients on their performance testing needs. They will work directly with our offshore performance engineers and will work on one or more projects at a time. This role promotes growth in Performance Engineering area as well as expertise in the financial market space.
The Ideal candidate is:
- Proficient in Python and Java, with experience in writing efficient and scalable code
- Passionate about Performance optimization, cloud scalability and system reliability
- Familiar with performance monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Dynatrace, Solarwinds
- Strong in troubleshooting and analyzing performance bottlenecks in cloud-based applications
- A strong problem solver and a team player able to collaborate with engineers and cloud architects
Required Skills:
- Individual contributor with hands on skills
- Experience in Performance Engineering and cloud quality assurance
- Cloud System Reliability Engineering, Resiliency testing and Chaos Engineering experience
- Experience with JVM monitoring and diagnostic for optimal application performance. Good understanding of GC
- Experience with Performance Analysis/Troubleshooting while providing solutions to optimize application performance
- Knowledge of performance monitoring tools and thorough understanding of throughput, latency, memory and CPU utilization
- Good understanding of memory management, multithreading, thread/connection pooling etc.
- Experience with profilers (JMeter), debuggers
- Knowledge of Java deployment structures (Jar, War…)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desired Skills:
- experience in Java programming
- Excellent Java Development skills with focus on core java, memory management and multithreading
- Understanding of large enterprise distributed applications and architectures
- Experience with Azure
- Experience with JMeter
- Experience with APM tools like Dynatrace, Solarwinds etc.
- Experience with SQL Server DB
- Knowledge of Virtualization tools
- Knowledge in Continuous Delivery concepts. Experience building pipelines from dev to production (Azure DevOps is preferable)
- Knowledge in Cloud concepts. Experience with deployment tools (Azure)
- Broad knowledge of development tools & techniques
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $65,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Manager
Align your credentials with Trainee criteria
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Document both clearly before targeting host employers, since your designated sponsor will verify this during DS-2019 issuance.
Target employers with structured training programs
Performance Manager roles must fit within a formal training plan that shows skill development, not just task execution. Host employers in consulting firms, sports organizations, or enterprise operations teams are more likely to already have compliant training frameworks in place.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 receptive employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively posting Performance Manager roles who have indicated openness to international candidates, saving you from cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with J-1 host requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 Trainee participants from certain countries or government-funded programs must return home for two years after their exchange. Confirm whether this requirement applies to you before accepting an offer, since it affects any future H-1B or green card plans.
Negotiate a training plan before signing an offer
Your host employer must co-sign a detailed Training Plan (DS-7002) outlining specific performance management competencies you will develop. Get written agreement on this document's content during the offer stage, not after, to avoid delays with your designated sponsor.
Verify wage compliance with OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must pay you the prevailing wage for Performance Manager roles in the relevant metropolitan area. Cross-check the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search data before your sponsor submits program documents, since underpayment can trigger compliance issues.
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Find Performance Manager JobsPerformance Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Performance Manager role?
Most Performance Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Applicants with deeper seniority or a highly specialized focus in organizational performance may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your background.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or someone else?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form that makes your J-1 status official. Your employer is the host organization where you work and train. They co-sign the training plan and support the application, but they do not hold sponsorship authority.
How do I find Performance Manager positions where the host employer is open to J-1 arrangements?
Most standard job boards don't filter for J-1 host willingness, which means you spend significant time applying to employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and Performance Manager roles aligned with international candidates, making your outreach far more targeted from the start.
What does the Training Plan need to include for a Performance Manager position?
The DS-7002 Training Plan must break your program into phases with specific performance management skills you will develop, such as KPI frameworks, workforce analytics, or cross-functional team oversight. Each phase needs timelines, supervision details, and measurable outcomes. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy this requirement, so your host employer needs to draft this collaboratively with you and your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Performance Manager trainees?
It can, depending on your home country and whether your program was government-funded. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years after your J-1 program ends before you can change to an H-1B or apply for a green card. You can apply for a waiver through USCIS in certain circumstances, but approval is not guaranteed and the process takes time.
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