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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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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, 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 visa 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 visa or green card status. Confirm your J-1 DS-2019 notes section at entry before planning post-program transitions.
Quality 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.