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Quality Assurance Associate roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan with the 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 Quality Assurance Associate
Align your QA credentials with training objectives
Your DS-2019 training plan must show measurable skill progression, not just task completion. Document your current QA competencies in inspection methods, defect analysis, or ISO standards so the training plan reflects genuine development beyond your existing experience.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify under the Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have related professional experience, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays or denial.
Search for QA roles with dedicated J-1 host history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Assurance Associate positions by employers who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors. These employers already understand the DS-2019 training plan requirements and are less likely to withdraw offers mid-process.
Verify host employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
J-1 program compliance requires your host employer to verify work authorization. Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your training plan is finalized, since enrollment gaps discovered after DS-2019 issuance can stall your program start date.
Confirm whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
Trainees funded by their home government or with skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a 2-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B or L-1 status. Check your J-1 visa stamp and DS-2019 for the 212(e) notation before accepting a host placement.
Time your DS-2019 request around the 30-day entry window
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 with a program start date, but you can't enter the U.S. more than 30 days before that date. Coordinate your training plan start date with your host employer's onboarding schedule to avoid gaps in authorized status.
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Find Quality Assurance Associate JobsQuality Assurance Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Quality Assurance Associate positions?
Most Quality Assurance Associate roles fall under the Trainee category for post-degree professionals with at least one year of QA-related experience, or the Intern category for candidates currently enrolled in a relevant degree program. The Trainee category is more common for working professionals in manufacturing, biotech, or laboratory QA environments. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category when issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Quality Assurance Associate role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the hiring company. The employer serves as your host organization and partners with the designated sponsor to design your training plan. The sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, monitors program compliance, and remains your primary point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.
How do I find Quality Assurance Associate host employers that accept J-1 trainees?
Migrate Mate lets you search Quality Assurance Associate roles and filter by employers with J-1 host history, which significantly reduces the risk of pursuing companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 training plan process. Not every QA employer has worked with designated sponsors before, so targeting those with prior J-1 experience speeds up offer acceptance and training plan approval.
What does a J-1 training plan look like for a Quality Assurance Associate?
The training plan, typically documented on Form DS-7002, breaks your QA work into phases with specific learning objectives, supervision methods, and evaluation timelines. For a QA Associate role, phases might cover inspection procedures, documentation systems, root cause analysis tools, and regulatory compliance frameworks. Your designated sponsor reviews and approves the plan, and it must show skill development beyond what you already possess, not just routine job duties.
Can a J-1 Trainee in a QA role transition to an H-1B afterward?
A transition to H-1B is possible if your QA role qualifies as a specialty occupation and the employer files a petition, but you must first confirm whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies to your J-1 status. The 212(e) requirement, if noted on your DS-2019 or visa stamp, means you must return home for two years before changing to most other visa categories. A waiver can be pursued in limited circumstances, but it requires separate State Department review.
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