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Quality Assurance Intern roles in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer runs the day-to-day work while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and manages program compliance.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Intern
Document your QA coursework before applying
Designated sponsors require proof your internship relates directly to your field of study. Gather transcripts, lab reports, or capstone project summaries that show coursework in quality systems, metrology, or process engineering before you contact any sponsor.
Target host employers with formal training plans
J-1 Intern placements require a signed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) outlining structured learning objectives. Ask prospective host employers during screening calls whether they have completed this form before, since first-time hosts often underestimate the documentation burden.
Search for J-1-aligned QA roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Quality Assurance Intern positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor sponsorship requirements. Finding a host employer that has worked with designated sponsors before significantly shortens your path to a DS-2019.
Verify your program category matches your status
The J-1 Intern category is for degree-seeking students or those who graduated within 12 months. If you graduated more than a year ago, you likely fall under the J-1 Trainee category instead, which has different eligibility criteria your designated sponsor will enforce.
Confirm your sponsor's coverage for QA disciplines
Not every designated sponsor covers quality assurance or manufacturing-related internship fields. Before submitting your application, verify that the sponsor explicitly lists quality management, industrial engineering, or a related discipline in their authorized program categories.
Account for DS-2019 processing in your start-date negotiation
Designated sponsors typically need two to four weeks to issue your DS-2019 after the host employer submits a complete placement application. Build this window into any start-date conversation with your host employer so your visa appointment timeline stays realistic.
Quality Assurance Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Quality Assurance Intern roles?
Current degree-seeking students and graduates within 12 months of their graduation date qualify under the J-1 Intern category. If more than 12 months have passed since your degree was conferred, your placement would fall under the J-1 Trainee category instead. Both categories require a host employer, a designated sponsor, and a completed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) specific to quality assurance activities.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Quality Assurance Intern position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, monitor program compliance, and serve as the legal sponsor of record. Your host employer runs your day-to-day QA work but holds the role of host organization, not visa sponsor. Conflating the two can create misunderstandings during the offer stage.
How do I find host employers familiar with J-1 Intern requirements for QA roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Quality Assurance Intern openings at employers who have worked with exchange visitor programs before. Because the J-1 Intern process requires the host to complete a detailed Training Plan and coordinate with your designated sponsor, targeting employers already familiar with that workflow makes placement significantly smoother than approaching first-time hosts.
Does the J-1 Intern program carry the two-year home residency requirement for QA roles?
The two-year home residency requirement (Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act) applies to J-1 participants whose funding comes from their home government or the U.S. government, or whose skills appear on their home country's exchange visitor skills list. Most privately funded Quality Assurance Intern placements do not trigger this requirement, but your designated sponsor will confirm your specific situation when issuing your DS-2019.
What does the Training Plan cover for a Quality Assurance Internship?
Form DS-7002 must detail the specific QA skills and knowledge areas you will develop, including activities like inspection procedures, statistical process control, or ISO documentation review. Your host employer and designated sponsor co-sign this form before your visa is issued. A vague or generic Training Plan is one of the most common reasons designated sponsors request revisions, which delays your DS-2019 and pushes back your start date.