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Senior Software Engineering roles in the U.S. are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host employer. No lottery, no annual cap.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: El Paso, TX
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Wed Oct 21 2026
Job Description:
The Department: The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering consists of faculty members specializing in MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering), data analytics, applied artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, modeling & simulation, advanced quality engineering, human factors, and healthcare. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Systems Engineering. The department participates in several interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in the College of Engineering (COE) and is developing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Current departmental enrollment includes 200 undergraduates and 120 graduate students.
In recent years, the department has secured research funding through major grants/contracts with DoEd, NSF, USDA, NIST, LMC-Aeronautics and the City of El Paso. The increase in research expenditures indicates the IMSE faculty commitment to research in the strategic COE areas of Sustainability, Manufacturing, Infrastructure Systems, and Energy Systems. The Department is closely affiliated with the Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, which has strong relationships with industrial and government partners. Additionally, the Department has ongoing collaborations with local school districts, hospitals, international and national universities, and other UTEP departments. Excellent manufacturing and analytical research facilities exist within the College of Engineering (COE). The COE houses a class 100/1000 clean room for semiconductor, biomedical device, and MEMS fabrication; and an Additive Manufacturing or rapid prototyping systems lab.
Position Description: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a visiting faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for its growing, dynamic Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering. Applications are solicited from candidates whose professional experience and interests are focused on Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities include teaching two or three classes per term at the graduate and undergraduate level and coordinating student industry projects. The successful candidate will be expected to secure funding (industry or otherwise) for practice-based projects for students. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Anticipated appointment date is January 1, 2027.
Job Requirements:
- An earned doctorate (not required, but is highly desired) in Industrial/Systems/Software Engineering preferably, or a closely related field at the time of appointment
- A record of significant industry experience or at least significant experience working with industry and the ability to secure extramural funding
- A commitment to teaching excellence or a record of successful college or university teaching
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Location: El Paso, TX
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Wed Oct 21 2026
Job Description:
The Department: The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering consists of faculty members specializing in MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering), data analytics, applied artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, modeling & simulation, advanced quality engineering, human factors, and healthcare. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Systems Engineering. The department participates in several interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in the College of Engineering (COE) and is developing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Current departmental enrollment includes 200 undergraduates and 120 graduate students.
In recent years, the department has secured research funding through major grants/contracts with DoEd, NSF, USDA, NIST, LMC-Aeronautics and the City of El Paso. The increase in research expenditures indicates the IMSE faculty commitment to research in the strategic COE areas of Sustainability, Manufacturing, Infrastructure Systems, and Energy Systems. The Department is closely affiliated with the Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, which has strong relationships with industrial and government partners. Additionally, the Department has ongoing collaborations with local school districts, hospitals, international and national universities, and other UTEP departments. Excellent manufacturing and analytical research facilities exist within the College of Engineering (COE). The COE houses a class 100/1000 clean room for semiconductor, biomedical device, and MEMS fabrication; and an Additive Manufacturing or rapid prototyping systems lab.
Position Description: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a visiting faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for its growing, dynamic Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering. Applications are solicited from candidates whose professional experience and interests are focused on Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities include teaching two or three classes per term at the graduate and undergraduate level and coordinating student industry projects. The successful candidate will be expected to secure funding (industry or otherwise) for practice-based projects for students. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Anticipated appointment date is January 1, 2027.
Job Requirements:
- An earned doctorate (not required, but is highly desired) in Industrial/Systems/Software Engineering preferably, or a closely related field at the time of appointment
- A record of significant industry experience or at least significant experience working with industry and the ability to secure extramural funding
- A commitment to teaching excellence or a record of successful college or university teaching
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Senior Software Engineering
Align your degree to specialty occupation criteria
J-1 visa Trainee eligibility requires a foreign degree in a field directly related to software engineering, plus one year of relevant experience. Gather transcripts now and confirm your degree maps to O*NET occupation code 15-1252 before applying.
Target host employers with established J-1 infrastructure
Many U.S. tech companies have hosted J-1 engineers before but don't advertise it. Search Migrate Mate to find roles at companies already aligned with J-1 sponsorship, saving time on employers who have never navigated the host agreement process.
Negotiate a training plan before your offer letter
The DS-7002 training plan must detail specific learning objectives tied to your engineering role. Request that your hiring manager draft this alongside the offer, not after, because designated sponsor approval depends on it being role-specific and measurable.
Verify host employer size and J-1 worker ratio rules
DOL regulations limit the proportion of a host employer's workforce that can be J-1 trainees. Confirm with your designated sponsor that the employer's headcount and existing trainee count leave room for your placement before you accept any offer.
Confirm whether your category carries the two-year home residency requirement
Senior engineers funded by their home government or from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Check your DS-2019 and flag this to your designated sponsor before signing contracts.
Request DS-2019 issuance timeline from your designated sponsor early
Designated sponsors such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas typically need two to four weeks to process and issue the DS-2019 after all host documents are approved. Factor this into your target start date so your consulate interview isn't delayed.
Senior Software Engineering J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to senior software engineering roles?
Most senior software engineers enter on the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have completed a degree in a relevant field and have at least one year of professional experience. If your role is embedded in a U.S. university research lab or federally funded research project, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your background and the host employer's program.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a software engineering position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and are responsible for monitoring your program compliance. The tech company that hires you is the host employer, not the sponsor. Both parties sign separate agreements, and the host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if I receive a better offer?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and often a new or amended DS-2019. The new host must sign a host agreement and submit an updated DS-7002 training plan. Most sponsors allow transfers if the new role still fits your approved training objectives, but gaps in employment are not permitted, so you need the switch approved before your last day at the original employer.
How do I find U.S. tech employers open to hosting J-1 software engineers?
Most job boards don't filter by visa category, which makes J-1 searches inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles and employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the host agreement process. This narrows your search to employers already prepared to work with a designated sponsor organization.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect senior software engineers?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's status on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. Engineers sponsored by their home government or an international organization, or whose country lists their technical specialty as a needed skill, are subject to the requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Your designated sponsor can confirm your status based on your DS-2019.