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UX Research Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Specialist category, depending on your background and host organization. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department organization to issue your DS-2019 before you begin work.
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- JR-160094
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- General Management
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Why Join Equinix?
Equinix’s Global Internship Program is an immersive, hands-on experience designed to launch your career and help you build foundational professional skills.
At Equinix, you will:
- Work on meaningful UX initiatives that influence real digital experiences
- Be supported through mentorship and coaching, including your manager, an intern buddy, and UX professionals
- Learn from leaders through our Executive Speaker Series and professional development workshops
- Gain global visibility by participating in Equinix’s Global Ideas Competition (“Shark Tank”)
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end research operations, ensuring studies run smoothly from planning through completion
- Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and coordination across multiple studies
- Maintain and organize research tools and systems, including insights repositories, databases, and scheduling platforms
- Create and improve processes for managing research artifacts, documentation, and study outputs
- Apply systems thinking to identify opportunities to streamline workflows and optimize research operations
- Ensure high-quality, reliable operational support through strong organization, attention to detail, and ownership
- Support end-to-end user research initiatives across functional domains to guide product strategy and design decisions.
Who You Are (Requirements & Qualifications)
Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college, in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
- Majors in User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Anthropology, Design, Information Science, or related fields
- Expected graduation between December 2026 – September 2027
- Available to work fulltime for the duration of the Summer Internship Program
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; business proficiency in English
- Interest in UX research, ResearchOps, UX design, program management, process optimization, or product development
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Coursework or experience related to program management, UX research methods or usability testing
- Familiarity with UX or research tools (e.g., Figma, Rally, Dovetail, Qualtrics, UserTesting, Amplitude, Appcues)
- Experience organizing information, managing documents, or supporting projects
- Interest in research operations, design operations, or product operations
How to Apply
Please submit:
- An up-to-date resume that includes:
- Internship availability (start and end dates)
- Expected graduation date
Please apply only if you are available to work full-time for the full duration of the internship program.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing the form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
UX Research Operations Intern
- JR-160094
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- General Management
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Why Join Equinix?
Equinix’s Global Internship Program is an immersive, hands-on experience designed to launch your career and help you build foundational professional skills.
At Equinix, you will:
- Work on meaningful UX initiatives that influence real digital experiences
- Be supported through mentorship and coaching, including your manager, an intern buddy, and UX professionals
- Learn from leaders through our Executive Speaker Series and professional development workshops
- Gain global visibility by participating in Equinix’s Global Ideas Competition (“Shark Tank”)
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end research operations, ensuring studies run smoothly from planning through completion
- Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and coordination across multiple studies
- Maintain and organize research tools and systems, including insights repositories, databases, and scheduling platforms
- Create and improve processes for managing research artifacts, documentation, and study outputs
- Apply systems thinking to identify opportunities to streamline workflows and optimize research operations
- Ensure high-quality, reliable operational support through strong organization, attention to detail, and ownership
- Support end-to-end user research initiatives across functional domains to guide product strategy and design decisions.
Who You Are (Requirements & Qualifications)
Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college, in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
- Majors in User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Anthropology, Design, Information Science, or related fields
- Expected graduation between December 2026 – September 2027
- Available to work fulltime for the duration of the Summer Internship Program
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; business proficiency in English
- Interest in UX research, ResearchOps, UX design, program management, process optimization, or product development
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Coursework or experience related to program management, UX research methods or usability testing
- Familiarity with UX or research tools (e.g., Figma, Rally, Dovetail, Qualtrics, UserTesting, Amplitude, Appcues)
- Experience organizing information, managing documents, or supporting projects
- Interest in research operations, design operations, or product operations
How to Apply
Please submit:
- An up-to-date resume that includes:
- Internship availability (start and end dates)
- Expected graduation date
Please apply only if you are available to work full-time for the full duration of the internship program.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing the form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a UX Research Manager
Document your research leadership credentials thoroughly
Research Scholar and Specialist categories require demonstrated expertise beyond a degree. Compile publications, conference presentations, usability study reports, and evidence of team leadership to satisfy your designated sponsor's eligibility review before they issue your DS-2019.
Identify host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Not every U.S. company knows how to engage a designated J-1 sponsor. Target research-heavy organizations, universities with industry labs, and tech firms with established international exchange programs, since their HR teams already understand the host-employer role.
Search for J-1 aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find UX Research Manager positions at U.S. employers open to international candidates. Filtering by visa type surfaces host organizations already familiar with exchange visitor requirements, saving you outreach to employers who aren't set up for J-1.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Research Scholar and Specialist J-1 holders are frequently subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), which affects later H-1B or green card eligibility. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any host employer offer.
Negotiate a training plan that maps to UX research tasks
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan tied to your actual responsibilities. Specify methods like usability testing, interview facilitation, synthesis sessions, and stakeholder reporting so the plan reflects genuine skill development, not a generic job description.
Verify your host employer can meet wage requirements
Your host employer must pay you at a level consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers. Cross-reference the UX Research Manager O*NET occupation profile and OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for the role's location and level.
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Find UX Research Manager JobsUX Research Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a UX Research Manager role?
Most experienced UX Research Managers qualify under the Research Scholar or Specialist category. Research Scholar applies if your work advances knowledge in a recognized field, while Specialist suits professionals with expertise in a narrowly defined occupational area. Current students or recent graduates completing structured programs may instead qualify under the Intern or Trainee category, depending on their degree status and time since graduation.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a UX Research Manager?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, and CIEE issue the DS-2019 form and oversee your compliance. Your hiring company functions as the host employer and must coordinate with the designated sponsor, but the sponsor holds legal responsibility for the exchange program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 UX Research Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for UX Research Manager roles at employers familiar with international candidates and exchange visitor programs. Many companies in tech, consulting, and academic research have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before, making them faster to work with since they understand what coordinating with a designated sponsor requires.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to UX researchers on J-1?
It can. Research Scholar and Specialist J-1 holders are frequently subject to the two-year home residency requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act if their program was government-funded or involves skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. This requirement blocks switching to H-1B or applying for a green card until it is fulfilled or waived, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Can a J-1 UX Research Manager work for multiple host employers?
No. The J-1 visa ties you to the specific host employer named on your DS-2019 and training plan. Any change in employer requires your designated sponsor to amend or reissue the DS-2019 before you begin work at a new location. Unauthorized work at a different host constitutes a program violation and jeopardizes your status.
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