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Research and Development roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar, Short-Term Scholar, or Trainee program categories, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the U.S. lab or company serves as your host.
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Empowering Connections, Inspiring Possibility
SageNet is the single, accountable partner unifying connectivity and digital experiences for widely distributed enterprises. We design, deploy, manage, and monitor critical infrastructure across thousands of locations. Our U.S.-based Network Operations Centers operate 24/7, and our national field force delivers consistent outcomes from pilot to scale.
Trusted connections guide how we work and what we build. On the networking and digital side, it means reliable, secure, and visible systems that keep every store, every screen, and every customer connected. On the human side, it means transparent communication, collaborative problem solving, and long-term partnerships with our customers, teammates, and communities.
With a three-decade track record in managed services, SageNet boasts a long-term customer base that includes some of the nation’s largest retail, restaurant, c-store, and financial brands. Headquartered in Tulsa, SageNet has regional offices in Atlanta, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an R&D Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting product development initiatives across design, development, quality assurance, and documentation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help build, test, and improve internal tools and applications.
You will play a meaningful role in supporting product development efforts while contributing to real-world projects that enhance functionality, usability, and efficiency.
This is a 10-week summer internship (June 2 – August 6) requiring 40 hours per week of onsite work in Marietta, Georgia. In this role, you will contribute to development, testing, and design initiatives that directly impact product quality and user experience.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Work on supporting product development initiatives under the guidance of experienced team members
- Assist with front-end development tasks using Angular or similar frameworks
- Support UX/UI design efforts using tools such as Figma to build and refine design components
- Assist in QA testing, including identifying, tracking, and validating bugs
- Collaborate with team members using version control tools such as GitLab
- Support tracking and management of development tasks using tools like Jira
- Assist in maintaining and updating technical documentation in Confluence
- Contribute to improving workflows, testing processes, and documentation practices
- Explore and apply AI tools to enhance development, testing, and documentation efficiency
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product initiatives
- Prepare summaries, documentation, and updates for project stakeholders
- Complete a capstone project or final presentation summarizing key contributions, improvements, or learnings from the internship
WHO YOU ARE
You are a curious and motivated problem solver with an interest in software development, design, and product innovation. You enjoy learning new tools, working across different areas of development, and contributing to solutions that improve user experience and product quality.
Key Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- Strong interest in software development, UX/UI design, or product development
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to document and explain ideas clearly
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma or similar platforms
- Experience with development tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Confluence
- Exposure to agile development environments
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience working across software development, design, and quality assurance
- Exposure to real-world product development processes and tools
- Understanding of how cross-functional teams collaborate to deliver high-quality products
- Experience working with development, design, and project management tools
- Regular mentorship and feedback through 1-on-1 check-ins with your manager
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world product improvements and development initiatives
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work onsite 5 days per week in Marietta, Georgia
- Business casual work environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Positive mindset, willingness to ask questions, and challenge the status quo
- Ability to drive projects to completion on time
- Strong desire to work in a collaborative, team-driven environment
- Fast-paced, innovation-driven culture
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt/Hourly
POSITION TYPE: Full-time/Internship
LOCATION: Marietta, Georgia
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Ready to join a team that values trusted connections? Apply now!
Equal Opportunity Employer
SageNet is committed to a skills-first approach when it comes to hiring. As such, we value merit, qualifications, and business needs when making employment decisions. It is the policy of SageNet to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. SageNet strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of any legally protected status.
SageNet will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces services medal veteran in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. As a federal contractor, SageNet is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their status as protected veterans in all employment practices.
SageNet will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. As a federal contractor, SageNet is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability in all employment practices. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting your HR representative or any member of management.
Legal Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. SageNet reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employment with SageNet is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. SageNet will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
As a managed services provider, SageNet maintains a high level of information Security. SageNet has a published Information Security Policy and provides mandatory Security Awareness Training for all employees. SageNet requires that all employees adhere to published SageNet security policy, failure to do so may result in termination of employment. The SageNet security program is only as strong as our people and as such it is the responsibility of all employees to protect corporate and customer data following best practices and policies.
WHO WE ARE
Empowering Connections, Inspiring Possibility
SageNet is the single, accountable partner unifying connectivity and digital experiences for widely distributed enterprises. We design, deploy, manage, and monitor critical infrastructure across thousands of locations. Our U.S.-based Network Operations Centers operate 24/7, and our national field force delivers consistent outcomes from pilot to scale.
Trusted connections guide how we work and what we build. On the networking and digital side, it means reliable, secure, and visible systems that keep every store, every screen, and every customer connected. On the human side, it means transparent communication, collaborative problem solving, and long-term partnerships with our customers, teammates, and communities.
With a three-decade track record in managed services, SageNet boasts a long-term customer base that includes some of the nation’s largest retail, restaurant, c-store, and financial brands. Headquartered in Tulsa, SageNet has regional offices in Atlanta, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an R&D Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting product development initiatives across design, development, quality assurance, and documentation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help build, test, and improve internal tools and applications.
You will play a meaningful role in supporting product development efforts while contributing to real-world projects that enhance functionality, usability, and efficiency.
This is a 10-week summer internship (June 2 – August 6) requiring 40 hours per week of onsite work in Marietta, Georgia. In this role, you will contribute to development, testing, and design initiatives that directly impact product quality and user experience.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Work on supporting product development initiatives under the guidance of experienced team members
- Assist with front-end development tasks using Angular or similar frameworks
- Support UX/UI design efforts using tools such as Figma to build and refine design components
- Assist in QA testing, including identifying, tracking, and validating bugs
- Collaborate with team members using version control tools such as GitLab
- Support tracking and management of development tasks using tools like Jira
- Assist in maintaining and updating technical documentation in Confluence
- Contribute to improving workflows, testing processes, and documentation practices
- Explore and apply AI tools to enhance development, testing, and documentation efficiency
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product initiatives
- Prepare summaries, documentation, and updates for project stakeholders
- Complete a capstone project or final presentation summarizing key contributions, improvements, or learnings from the internship
WHO YOU ARE
You are a curious and motivated problem solver with an interest in software development, design, and product innovation. You enjoy learning new tools, working across different areas of development, and contributing to solutions that improve user experience and product quality.
Key Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- Strong interest in software development, UX/UI design, or product development
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to document and explain ideas clearly
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma or similar platforms
- Experience with development tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Confluence
- Exposure to agile development environments
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience working across software development, design, and quality assurance
- Exposure to real-world product development processes and tools
- Understanding of how cross-functional teams collaborate to deliver high-quality products
- Experience working with development, design, and project management tools
- Regular mentorship and feedback through 1-on-1 check-ins with your manager
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world product improvements and development initiatives
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work onsite 5 days per week in Marietta, Georgia
- Business casual work environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Positive mindset, willingness to ask questions, and challenge the status quo
- Ability to drive projects to completion on time
- Strong desire to work in a collaborative, team-driven environment
- Fast-paced, innovation-driven culture
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt/Hourly
POSITION TYPE: Full-time/Internship
LOCATION: Marietta, Georgia
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Ready to join a team that values trusted connections? Apply now!
Equal Opportunity Employer
SageNet is committed to a skills-first approach when it comes to hiring. As such, we value merit, qualifications, and business needs when making employment decisions. It is the policy of SageNet to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. SageNet strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of any legally protected status.
SageNet will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces services medal veteran in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. As a federal contractor, SageNet is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their status as protected veterans in all employment practices.
SageNet will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. As a federal contractor, SageNet is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability in all employment practices. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting your HR representative or any member of management.
Legal Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. SageNet reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employment with SageNet is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. SageNet will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
As a managed services provider, SageNet maintains a high level of information Security. SageNet has a published Information Security Policy and provides mandatory Security Awareness Training for all employees. SageNet requires that all employees adhere to published SageNet security policy, failure to do so may result in termination of employment. The SageNet security program is only as strong as our people and as such it is the responsibility of all employees to protect corporate and customer data following best practices and policies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Research And Development
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
R&D positions require documented expertise in a defined scientific or technical field. Frame your CV around specific research methodologies, publications, and lab competencies so designated sponsors can map your profile to the correct J-1 program category.
Distinguish Research Scholar from Trainee eligibility
If you hold a graduate degree and plan independent research, you qualify for Research Scholar status. If you're applying within five years of your undergraduate degree, the Trainee category applies and requires a structured training plan signed by the host employer.
Target host employers with active federal research contracts
Universities, national laboratories, and companies holding NSF, NIH, or DOE grants routinely host J-1 researchers because the infrastructure for international collaboration is already in place. Use Migrate Mate to filter R&D roles at organizations with demonstrated sponsorship activity.
Confirm the two-year home residency requirement early
Many R&D exchange visitors funded by a government or home-country institution are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B or green card paths.
Request the DS-7002 training plan before your start date
Your host employer must complete Form DS-7002 detailing your research objectives, supervision structure, and skill benchmarks. Review it before signing. Vague training plans are the most common reason USCIS and sponsors flag a J-1 application for additional documentation.
Verify the host employer's compliance obligations post-arrival
Once you arrive, the host is responsible for maintaining your program conditions, including your designated research role. If the project scope changes significantly, the sponsor must update your DS-2019. Confirm this reporting process with your designated sponsor organization before you relocate.
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Find Research And Development JobsResearch And Development J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Research and Development professional?
It depends on your career stage. Postdoctoral researchers and scientists conducting independent research typically qualify under the Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar category. Early-career professionals within five years of their degree who need structured on-the-job training use the Trainee category, which requires a formal DS-7002 training plan co-signed by the host employer and designated sponsor.
Who actually issues the J-1 visa for an R&D role, the employer or a sponsor organization?
The hiring employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas, which issues your DS-2019 certificate of eligibility. The host R&D employer works with that sponsor to establish the program conditions, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
Does the J-1 visa have an annual cap or lottery for R&D roles?
No. Unlike the H-1B, the J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery. Designated sponsors can issue DS-2019 certificates throughout the year, so your start date is driven by the host employer's project timeline and the sponsor's processing schedule rather than a quota. This makes the J-1 particularly practical for research appointments with fixed academic or grant cycles.
How do I find R&D host employers that work with J-1 designated sponsors?
Many universities, federal contractors, and biotech firms have established relationships with designated sponsors, but they don't always advertise that openly in job listings. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. R&D roles at employers with active international hiring activity so you can target organizations already set up to host J-1 exchange visitors rather than cold-approaching companies with no experience in the process.
Can the two-year home residency requirement block my path to an H-1B after the J-1?
Yes, if the two-year home residency requirement applies to you under INA 212(e), you must either fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B or most immigrant visa categories. R&D professionals funded by their home government or a U.S. government agency are most commonly subject to this requirement. Confirm your 212(e) status with your designated sponsor before accepting any host offer.
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