J-1 Visa Senior Software Engineering Jobs
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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The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
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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.