J-1 Visa Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs
Quality Assurance Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the U.S. employer serves as your host organization.
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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 Quality Assurance Engineer
Document your QA credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, QA certifications (ISTQB, ASQ CQE), and employment records that map directly to your training objectives. Designated sponsors evaluate whether your background justifies the specific QA skills you plan to develop in the U.S.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have relevant QA work experience, Trainee is the correct category. Applying under the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned QA roles
Most QA Engineer postings don't advertise J-1 compatibility directly. Use Migrate Mate to filter for host employers with exchange visitor hiring history, saving you from cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Build a training plan around measurable QA objectives
Your designated sponsor requires a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) before issuing the DS-2019. Frame your objectives around specific QA methodologies, tools, or testing frameworks you'll learn, not general job duties.
Confirm host employer wage meets DOL prevailing standards
The J-1 Trainee category requires the host to pay the prevailing wage for the role and location. Verify the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to avoid compliance issues mid-program.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year rule
Some QA professionals from government-funded or exchange-program backgrounds are subject to the two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B or green card status. Confirm your J-1 DS-2019 notes section at entry before planning post-program transitions.
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Find Quality Assurance Engineer JobsQuality Assurance Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Quality Assurance Engineers?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a university program, the Intern category covers you for up to 12 months. If you've already graduated and have professional QA experience, the Trainee category applies and allows up to 18 months. The distinction matters because each category has different DS-2019 requirements, duration limits, and eligibility documentation your designated sponsor will request.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a QA engineering role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your U.S. employer. The employer acts as the host organization and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and holds legal responsibility for your exchange visit. This is a common source of confusion when QA candidates negotiate offers with host companies.
How do I find QA Engineer host employers that are familiar with the J-1 process?
Most QA job postings don't specify J-1 compatibility, so cold applications to unfamiliar employers waste time. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with documented exchange visitor hiring history in technical roles. Targeting companies that have hosted J-1 participants before means your recruiter won't need basic education on DS-2019 paperwork or training plan requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect QA Engineers on J-1?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home country's government, if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program falls in a category designated by the State Department. QA engineers in government-sponsored programs should check their DS-2019 endorsement section carefully, since this requirement blocks H-1B and green card applications until it's fulfilled or waived.
What goes into the training plan required for a J-1 QA Trainee application?
The DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan must specify the QA skills, tools, and methodologies you'll develop, broken into phases with weekly hour estimates and supervision details. Generic descriptions like 'software testing support' are routinely rejected. Designated sponsors expect concrete objectives tied to your existing background, such as learning automated regression testing frameworks or specific quality management systems used in U.S. manufacturing or software development environments.
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