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QA Engineer roles in the U.S. are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 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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Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.
We are seeking a motivated and curious QA Engineer Intern to join our team for the Summer term starting June 8, 2026 through August 14, 2026. The Intern will also spend the summer on an individual project customized to their specific skill set which they’ll present to our Tech Leadership team at the end of the program. Details of the projects and timeline will be laid out by supervisors at the beginning of the program.
Responsibilities:
- Attend team meetings
- Perform research
- Create test automation scripts and log defects
- Provide administrative support to their supervisor and teammates
PERKS:
- Competitive pay
- College credit (if applicable)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a college or university majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics or a field closely related to the department they are interning in.
- Able to commit to a full-time (40 hours per week) work schedule for the duration of the internship.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn from a rapidly growing company.
- Confident to take initiative and collaborate with teammates.
- Basic understanding of software development and testing concepts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
- Basic programming experience in Java or Python
- Working knowledge VS Code or similar IDE, and basic understanding of version control (Git)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
- Basic understanding of big data concepts (ETL, data pipelines, data warehouses)
- Exposure to or interest in using Gen AI tools to improve testing, automation, or analysis workflows
NICE TO HAVE (OPTIONAL):
- Basic awareness or familiarity with Databricks
- Familiarity with common data formats such as CSV, JSON, or Parquet.
- Exposure to testing tools and bug tracking systems such as Jira
So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!
Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all its employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations. Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
INTRODUCTION
Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.
We are seeking a motivated and curious QA Engineer Intern to join our team for the Summer term starting June 8, 2026 through August 14, 2026. The Intern will also spend the summer on an individual project customized to their specific skill set which they’ll present to our Tech Leadership team at the end of the program. Details of the projects and timeline will be laid out by supervisors at the beginning of the program.
Responsibilities:
- Attend team meetings
- Perform research
- Create test automation scripts and log defects
- Provide administrative support to their supervisor and teammates
PERKS:
- Competitive pay
- College credit (if applicable)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a college or university majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics or a field closely related to the department they are interning in.
- Able to commit to a full-time (40 hours per week) work schedule for the duration of the internship.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn from a rapidly growing company.
- Confident to take initiative and collaborate with teammates.
- Basic understanding of software development and testing concepts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
- Basic programming experience in Java or Python
- Working knowledge VS Code or similar IDE, and basic understanding of version control (Git)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
- Basic understanding of big data concepts (ETL, data pipelines, data warehouses)
- Exposure to or interest in using Gen AI tools to improve testing, automation, or analysis workflows
NICE TO HAVE (OPTIONAL):
- Basic awareness or familiarity with Databricks
- Familiarity with common data formats such as CSV, JSON, or Parquet.
- Exposure to testing tools and bug tracking systems such as Jira
So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!
Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all its employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations. Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a QA Engineer
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.
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Find QA Engineer JobsQA 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 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.
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