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QA Engineer roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization is the key to securing J-1 sponsorship and starting your placement.
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With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come. Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.
REPORTS TO
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
- Automate existing tests using Python, Linux, & Embedded Platform.
- Work on the Automation Test Results web app/portal using Django + MySQL + Python + React or Node.js.
- Perform hands-on testing of platform/embedded software.
- Use GitHub to review and comment on test cases written in Python.
- File and track bugs from opening to closure after verification.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well remotely and with geographically distributed teams.
- Completed at least 1 embedded system or software project, junior or senior level.
- Completed Introduction and Advanced programming classes in at least 1 of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Python, or Java.
- Completed Data Structures and Introduction to Operating Systems classes.
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
LOCATION
Campbell, CA
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
About us
With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come. Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.
REPORTS TO
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
- Automate existing tests using Python, Linux, & Embedded Platform.
- Work on the Automation Test Results web app/portal using Django + MySQL + Python + React or Node.js.
- Perform hands-on testing of platform/embedded software.
- Use GitHub to review and comment on test cases written in Python.
- File and track bugs from opening to closure after verification.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well remotely and with geographically distributed teams.
- Completed at least 1 embedded system or software project, junior or senior level.
- Completed Introduction and Advanced programming classes in at least 1 of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Python, or Java.
- Completed Data Structures and Introduction to Operating Systems classes.
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
LOCATION
Campbell, CA
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
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Document your QA credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications (ISTQB, CSTE), and employment letters that prove your QA specialization. Designated sponsors require evidence that your background aligns with the training objectives on your DS-2019 before they'll issue it.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant work experience abroad, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category delays the DS-2019 issuance.
Search for J-1-friendly QA roles on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles before. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and positions aligned with J-1 sponsorship, saving you the effort of cold-contacting companies unfamiliar with the program.
Confirm the host employer will sign the training plan
Your host employer must co-sign a detailed Training Placement Plan outlining your QA tasks, supervision structure, and learning objectives. Clarify this requirement during the offer stage, because employers unfamiliar with J-1 sometimes decline after learning about this obligation.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year requirement
QA Engineers from countries with U.S. government-funded exchanges or with skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to the two-year home-residency requirement after their program ends. Verify your country's status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Request wage benchmarks using OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must pay J-1 Trainees and Interns the prevailing wage for the role and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level for QA Engineer positions in your target city before negotiating your offer, so you can flag any shortfall early.
QA Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a QA Engineer role?
Most QA Engineer exchange visitors enter under the Trainee category, which covers professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or those with five or more years of QA work experience abroad. Current students completing a degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field may qualify under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category applies based on your background.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a QA Engineer position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is not your employer. It's a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. Your host employer is the company where you perform QA work. The two parties are separate, and the host employer must be vetted and approved by the designated sponsor before your program begins.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 QA Engineer?
Many employers are unfamiliar with the J-1 host process or assume it's as complex as H-1B visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate helps you identify U.S. companies and QA roles that align with J-1 program requirements, narrowing your search to employers already receptive to exchange visitor arrangements rather than those who need to be educated from scratch.
What is a Training Placement Plan and why does it matter for QA roles?
A Training Placement Plan (T-1 or T-2 form, depending on your designated sponsor) outlines the specific QA tasks, tools, supervisory structure, and learning milestones for your program. Your host employer must co-sign it. Sponsors review the plan to confirm the role provides genuine training, not routine production work. Positions limited to repetitive test execution with no mentorship or skill development are routinely rejected.
Can a QA Engineer on a J-1 visa change host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during a J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's prior approval and a revised DS-2019. You can't simply accept a new QA role and start working. The new host must be vetted, a new Training Placement Plan must be approved, and the transfer must happen before your current program end date. Work without an updated DS-2019 is a status violation.