J-1 Visa Site Reliability Engineer Jobs
Site Reliability Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Research Scholar program categories. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019, while your host employer manages the actual engineering work. No lottery, no annual cap.
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Pay Rate/Hourly Range:
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The hourly range is $20.00 - $43.00 per hour.
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Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, role responsibilities, etc.
The Role
CCC's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team maintains system reliability and stability to provide the best customer experience. As a member of the SRE team, you will have an opportunity to work on many technologies and tools, including Observability and AI/machine learning. If you are passionate about excelling in SRE, growing your knowledge, and making meaningful contributions each day, we are eager to have you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be involved in the entire lifecycle of Site Reliability Engineering
- Design Dashboards and User Interfaces for SRE Metrics
- Contribute to the research and development of new AIOPS solutions.
- Collaborate with the Product Development team to design and implement SRE standards.
- Work with the Database, Network, DevOps, and AWS Teams
- Apply data science, and machine learning techniques to real-world SRE challenges.
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
If you know Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Agentic AI through coursework or project work, this opportunity is right for you.
Requirements
- In order to be considered for this role you are required to be in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor's or Master's throughout your internship.
- Experience with software development in one or more general-purpose scripting and programming languages (including but not limited to Python, Java, and JavaScript)
- Understanding Linux systems and bash scripts
- Working knowledge of version control systems like Git
- Understanding the concepts and processes surrounding the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Interest in learning other coding languages per team requirements.
- Experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, or other configuration management solutions is preferred.
About CCC's Commitment to Employees:
CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion & Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.
At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC’s success.
CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:
- 401K Match
- Paid time off
- Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Programs
- Stock Purchase Plan options
- Employee Resource Groups
For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site.
Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success. You can hear what employees have to say about our culture here.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact (800) 621-8070.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Site Reliability Engineer
Frame your CV around measurable reliability outcomes
J-1 Trainee applications require a detailed training plan tied to your current skill gaps. Document specific SRE competencies you're developing, such as SLO design or incident postmortem methodology, so your host employer can justify the program to the designated sponsor.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility early
If you hold a degree and have under five years of SRE experience post-graduation, you likely qualify as a Trainee. Research Scholar status fits roles tied to university or national lab infrastructure research. Applying under the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Search for Site Reliability Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers already aligned with J-1 sponsorship pathways, so you're not starting cold with companies that have never hosted an exchange visitor.
Verify your prospective host's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm this before you reach the offer stage, since unenrolled employers may need weeks to complete enrollment, stalling your start date.
Request the training plan template before negotiating your offer
The DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan must be co-signed by you, the host employer, and the designated sponsor. Getting a draft circulated during offer negotiation prevents post-acceptance delays that can push back your program start by 30 days or more.
Check the two-year home residency requirement against your citizenship
SRE roles funded by U.S. government grants or tied to government-sponsored research may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your situation with USCIS before accepting a host placement, since a waiver can take six to twelve months.
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Find Site Reliability Engineer JobsSite Reliability Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Site Reliability Engineer role?
Most SRE professionals qualify under the Trainee category if they have a degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field and fewer than five years of post-degree experience. Roles embedded in university research computing environments may qualify under Research Scholar instead. Current students completing a degree program typically apply as Interns, not Trainees, which carries its own eligibility criteria.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Site Reliability Engineer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as a host organization, providing the SRE role and supervising your work. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, oversees your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your exchange program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Site Reliability Engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for SRE roles at U.S. employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship, which is more targeted than a general job search. Because J-1 requires a formal host-sponsor relationship, identifying employers already familiar with the DS-7002 training plan process saves significant time compared to approaching companies with no exchange visitor history.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to SRE roles on J-1?
It can, depending on your funding source and your home country's bilateral agreement with the U.S. SRE positions at federally funded research institutions or national labs are more likely to trigger this requirement under INA Section 212(e). If it applies, you must return home for two years or obtain a waiver before changing to most other nonimmigrant or immigrant visa categories. USCIS processes waiver applications, and timelines vary significantly by waiver type.
Can a J-1 Trainee work in a fully remote SRE role hosted by a U.S. employer?
Remote arrangements are a gray area. The designated sponsor must be able to monitor your training plan and verify you are working within the U.S. for the program to be valid. Fully remote roles where you remain outside the U.S. do not qualify. Hybrid or onsite SRE roles at a U.S. worksite satisfy the physical presence and supervision requirements that sponsors need to maintain program compliance.
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