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Solution Engineer roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, connecting you with a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues your DS-2019. Host employers range from enterprise software firms to cloud infrastructure companies. Securing sponsorship means coordinating between your host employer and a designated sponsor before your program start date.
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Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.
Rakuten Advertising provides advertising technology and consumer insights to the world’s leading brands and retailers. Working with agencies and brands around the world, Rakuten Advertising unites technology, client strategy and consumer insights to deliver advertising experiences that drive increased brand awareness and marketing performance. With access to Rakuten’s diverse media properties and audiences, combined with an award-winning performance network and proprietary consumer research, Rakuten Advertising creates the right conditions to reach new customers and sustain long-lasting loyalty.
JOB SUMMARY
Rakuten Advertising’s Solutions Engineers provide primarily pre-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex advertising products/applications/solutions, use in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales staff and the customer through sales presentations and product demonstrations. They assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and may prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions. As a Junior Solutions Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting Rakuten Advertising’s technical initiatives for high-profile affiliate marketing clients and prospects.
THE INTERN EXPERIENCE
At Rakuten, we pride ourselves on giving interns a genuine, immersive experience that has a direct impact on company objectives. You will do meaningful work, and with us, you'll be a true member of the team. We are also invested in your growth as an individual and professional. That's why you can expect curated events such as professional development workshops, interactions with Rakuten leadership, and relationship building opportunities with other interns and professionals at the company. You can visit our company website and our Muse profile, to learn more about Rakuten's culture and values, as well as hear from previous interns.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop prototype dataflows, pipelines, and ETLs to improve advertising product offerings for both current and prospective clients
- Develop methodologies utilizing external data sources such as SimilarWeb to enhance technical audit profiles and recommendations for client and prospect engagements
- Support sales teams in strategic deals, request for proposals (RFPs), sales material preparation, and essential documentation
- Contribute to the prototyping of advertising solutions and building product demo environments
- Support in creating detailed design and implementation specifications for affiliate marketing product solutions and integrations
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding of their customer-relevant applications
- Enthusiasm for developing practical solutions (e.g., webpages and applications)
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, SDKs, ETL workflows, data tools, and third-party marketing integrations
- Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative approach to problem solving
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in progress
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the hourly rate for this role will be between $30 - $35 per hour. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location.
FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
- Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
- Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
- Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
- Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
- Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team
Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.
Rakuten Advertising provides advertising technology and consumer insights to the world’s leading brands and retailers. Working with agencies and brands around the world, Rakuten Advertising unites technology, client strategy and consumer insights to deliver advertising experiences that drive increased brand awareness and marketing performance. With access to Rakuten’s diverse media properties and audiences, combined with an award-winning performance network and proprietary consumer research, Rakuten Advertising creates the right conditions to reach new customers and sustain long-lasting loyalty.
JOB SUMMARY
Rakuten Advertising’s Solutions Engineers provide primarily pre-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex advertising products/applications/solutions, use in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales staff and the customer through sales presentations and product demonstrations. They assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and may prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions. As a Junior Solutions Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting Rakuten Advertising’s technical initiatives for high-profile affiliate marketing clients and prospects.
THE INTERN EXPERIENCE
At Rakuten, we pride ourselves on giving interns a genuine, immersive experience that has a direct impact on company objectives. You will do meaningful work, and with us, you'll be a true member of the team. We are also invested in your growth as an individual and professional. That's why you can expect curated events such as professional development workshops, interactions with Rakuten leadership, and relationship building opportunities with other interns and professionals at the company. You can visit our company website and our Muse profile, to learn more about Rakuten's culture and values, as well as hear from previous interns.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop prototype dataflows, pipelines, and ETLs to improve advertising product offerings for both current and prospective clients
- Develop methodologies utilizing external data sources such as SimilarWeb to enhance technical audit profiles and recommendations for client and prospect engagements
- Support sales teams in strategic deals, request for proposals (RFPs), sales material preparation, and essential documentation
- Contribute to the prototyping of advertising solutions and building product demo environments
- Support in creating detailed design and implementation specifications for affiliate marketing product solutions and integrations
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding of their customer-relevant applications
- Enthusiasm for developing practical solutions (e.g., webpages and applications)
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, SDKs, ETL workflows, data tools, and third-party marketing integrations
- Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative approach to problem solving
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in progress
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the hourly rate for this role will be between $30 - $35 per hour. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location.
FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.
- Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
- Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
- Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
- Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
- Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team
Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Solution Engineer
Align your degree field with the role
J-1 Trainee eligibility requires that your degree field or five-year work history directly relates to solution engineering. A computer science or information systems degree is a cleaner fit than a general business degree when your training plan is reviewed.
Build a training plan before approaching employers
Designated sponsors require a structured training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft a week-by-week outline of the technical competencies you'll develop as a Solution Engineer, covering presales workflows, integration architecture, and client delivery methods.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Employers who have previously hosted J-1 participants already understand the DS-2019 process and the 32-hour minimum weekly training requirement. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in technical and engineering roles.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, depending on their country of origin and funding source. Confirm your status before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Verify the sponsor's technical program scope
Not every designated sponsor administers programs for engineering and technology roles. AIPT and Cultural Vistas both run Trainee programs in business and technology fields. Confirm the sponsor your host employer works with can accommodate a solution engineering training category.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
J-1 Trainees must receive compensation that meets DOL wage standards for the occupation and location. Look up the wage level for Solution Engineer under your work location using the OFLC Wage Search and share it with your host employer's HR team before your program start.
Solution Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Solution Engineer role?
Most Solution Engineer candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a degree and have relevant post-graduate experience, or under the Intern category if they are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program. The Trainee category is the better fit for professionals with two or more years of work history in software, presales, or technical consulting roles.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Solution Engineer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. The hiring company acts as your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange. Your host employer must coordinate directly with the sponsor before your program begins.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Solution Engineer?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for roles and companies that align with J-1 sponsorship categories in technical and engineering fields. Many enterprise software and cloud infrastructure employers have hosted J-1 participants before and understand the training plan and DS-2019 requirements. Focusing your search on employers with prior J-1 hosting experience saves significant time in the sponsorship coordination process.
Can a Solution Engineer role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your country of nationality and the funding source of your program. J-1 participants from certain countries or whose programs are government-funded may be required to return home for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Confirm your INA Section 212(e) status with the designated sponsor when you receive your DS-2019, before signing any offer with a host employer.
What technical credentials strengthen a J-1 Trainee application for a Solution Engineer program?
Designated sponsors and host employers look for a direct link between your academic background and the training objectives. A degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering combined with hands-on experience in software demos, API integration, or client-facing technical delivery supports a strong training plan. Industry certifications from vendors like AWS, Salesforce, or Google Cloud reinforce that the role requires specialized technical knowledge, which helps justify the training category to the sponsor.