J-1 Visa Security Software Engineer Jobs
Security Software Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your background. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 form and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, covering cybersecurity, application security, and infrastructure protection work.
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About the Team
The Network Security team is on the mission to build innovative and enterprise-level network security products and solutions, to protect online businesses from being interrupted by cyber attacks. We're a group of people passionate about challenging the status quo to solve the real world's cybersecurity problems effectively and efficiently. We set audacious goals and strive to achieve them. We believe in teamwork and collaboration and we encourage open and succinct communication. If you share the same value and would like to make an impact on network security, please come join us! As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
Security interns will research and implement intelligent security protection algorithms based on machine learning, deep learning, including:
- L7 DDoS/WAF Traffic modeling, anomaly detection and attack identification
- LLM-assisted L7DDoS/WAF rule generation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other STEM disciplines
- Solid foundation in machine learning/deep learning, with an understanding of the principles and applicable scenarios of common models
- Familiar with at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch)
- Interested in or with practical experience in the field of Cyber Security or network traffic analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with NLP/LLM
- Knowledge of distributed systems, edge computing, or high-performance network programming
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $60. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
- Exercising sound judgment.
About us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
WHY JOIN BYTEDANCE
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
INTRODUCTION
About the Team
The Network Security team is on the mission to build innovative and enterprise-level network security products and solutions, to protect online businesses from being interrupted by cyber attacks. We're a group of people passionate about challenging the status quo to solve the real world's cybersecurity problems effectively and efficiently. We set audacious goals and strive to achieve them. We believe in teamwork and collaboration and we encourage open and succinct communication. If you share the same value and would like to make an impact on network security, please come join us! As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
Security interns will research and implement intelligent security protection algorithms based on machine learning, deep learning, including:
- L7 DDoS/WAF Traffic modeling, anomaly detection and attack identification
- LLM-assisted L7DDoS/WAF rule generation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other STEM disciplines
- Solid foundation in machine learning/deep learning, with an understanding of the principles and applicable scenarios of common models
- Familiar with at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch)
- Interested in or with practical experience in the field of Cyber Security or network traffic analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with NLP/LLM
- Knowledge of distributed systems, edge computing, or high-performance network programming
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $60. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
- Exercising sound judgment.
About us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
WHY JOIN BYTEDANCE
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Security Software Engineer
Document your security specialization before applying
Gather certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP alongside transcripts that show coursework in cryptography, network security, or systems programming. Designated sponsors evaluate whether your credentials align with the proposed training objectives before issuing a DS-2019.
Target host employers with active security teams
Focus on organizations running dedicated red team, AppSec, or cloud security functions. These teams generate structured training plans that satisfy the J-1 Trainee program's requirement for a formal, skills-based program rather than routine production work.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose Security Software Engineer openings align with J-1 host arrangements. Filtering by sponsorship type saves you from applying to roles where the employer has no familiarity with designated sponsor requirements.
Clarify the home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants in technology fields face a two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your situation triggers this requirement before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B or immigrant visa eligibility.
Align your training plan to OFLC Wage Search data
When your host employer drafts the DS-7002 Training Plan, the role's responsibilities and skill benchmarks should map to the security engineering occupation wage level on the OFLC Wage Search. Misalignment between the plan and prevailing-wage data can cause the designated sponsor to reject the arrangement.
Confirm your host's familiarity with DS-7002 obligations
Ask directly whether the employer has hosted J-1 Trainees before and whether they understand the DS-7002 supervision and evaluation schedule. Hosts unfamiliar with mid-program reporting requirements create compliance gaps that USCIS and the designated sponsor flag during oversight reviews.
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Find Security Software Engineer JobsSecurity Software Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Security Software Engineer?
Current students completing a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past year or who hold prior work experience in security engineering generally apply under the Trainee category. Research-focused roles at universities or national labs may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a security engineering role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve the DS-7002 Training Plan, and monitor your program compliance. Your employer is the host organization that supervises your day-to-day work and signs the training plan alongside the designated sponsor.
How do I find Security Software Engineer roles that work with J-1 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Security Software Engineer positions at U.S. employers who have experience hosting J-1 participants. Many cybersecurity teams are open to J-1 arrangements but don't advertise it explicitly, so filtering by sponsorship type on a purpose-built platform surfaces opportunities that standard job boards don't surface reliably.
Can security clearance requirements disqualify J-1 candidates from security engineering roles?
Yes. Roles requiring a U.S. security clearance, such as Secret or Top Secret, are off-limits for J-1 participants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Focus your search on commercial security engineering positions in cloud security, application security, or penetration testing, where clearance is not a baseline requirement and J-1 host arrangements are more common.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect security software engineers specifically?
It can. J-1 participants whose program is funded by a government, whose home country has a skills shortage that lists security engineering, or who receive government financing may be subject to the two-year requirement under INA Section 212(e). Your designated sponsor determines whether the requirement applies before issuing the DS-2019, so raise this question before accepting any offer.
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