TN Visa UX Research Intern Jobs
UX Research Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Social Science or Computer Systems Analyst categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your degree field and the role's research methodology must align clearly for approval.
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About the Team
At DoorDash, we're reimagining how people connect with the things they need — whether it's a meal, a grocery run, and anything in between. Our audiences — Consumers, Dashers, and Merchants — are at the heart of everything the Design org builds. Our content design team plays a big part in this, with each content designer shaping the experience and bringing our vision to life through clear, thoughtful language that makes our three-sided marketplace easier, faster, and more human.
About the Role
We're looking for a full stack UX Design Engineer to be the technical backbone of our global Content Design org and leader who builds the platforms, tooling, and ML systems that make world-class, localized product content effortless across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo. You'll work at the intersection of design and engineering to build content tooling and embed LLM-driven workflows into product experiences. You'll accelerate content design AI tooling so that CD's can focus on the highest leverage strategic work, while your tools enable product designers and cross functional partners to ship high-quality content faster across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo.
You're excited about this opportunity because...
Design and build internal content tools that:
- Help PMs and designers generate, manage, localize, and deploy product content at scale.
- Plug custom GPTs and other LLMs into everyday product workflows for content iteration and improvements.
Own full-stack development of these tools:
- Build and maintain frontend experiences using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Design and implement backend services and APIs (e.g., Kotlin/Java) to support content tooling, experimentation, and automation.
Integrate tooling with experimentation and infra:
- Embed content tools into A/B testing platforms so teams can test and ship variants with minimal engineering dependency.
- Build pipelines from variant generation experiment automated deployment of winners.
Operationalize systems and performance:
- Write clean, maintainable, production-quality code and participate in code reviews.
- Optimize performance and reliability across the stack, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Collaborate across brands and teams:
- Partner closely with content designers, product designers, PMs, AI infra, design systems, and localization teams across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo.
Measure impact and drive adoption:
- Define and track metrics such as speed to ship, adoption, quality, and content designer time saved.
We're excited about you because...
- 5-8 years of experience as a Design Engineer, UX Engineer, or Senior Software Engineer building complex internal tools or platforms.
- Strong frontend engineering skills with modern frameworks (React, TypeScript/JavaScript, component libraries).
- Solid backend engineering experience.
- Experience integrating with internal services, experimentation platforms (A/B testing, feature flags), and infrastructure systems.
- Proven ability to partner with designers and/or content strategists to translate workflows into scalable products.
- Systems thinking and comfort designing for multi-product, multi-brand environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug issues across the stack.
- Comfort working in ambiguous, cross-functional spaces with multiple dependencies.
Nice to have's
- Experience building internal platforms for non-engineering audiences.
- Familiarity with AI-driven systems, LLM integrations, or evaluation pipelines.
- Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating across distributed teams.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.
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About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a UX Research Intern
Align your degree to the role description
TN visa approval depends on a direct connection between your credential and the job duties. A psychology or human-computer interaction degree maps cleanly to UX research tasks; a general business degree often doesn't survive officer scrutiny without a detailed support letter.
Request a methodology-specific offer letter
Ask the employer to describe research methods in the offer letter, such as usability testing, interview protocols, and affinity mapping. Officers evaluate whether the role requires specialized knowledge, not just whether 'UX' appears in the title.
Target employers with structured internship programs
Companies running formal internship cohorts typically have HR teams experienced in employment authorization paperwork. Smaller studios may want to sponsor but lack the internal process to execute TN documentation correctly and on time.
Clarify your classification before filing
UX Research Intern roles can qualify under Social Science or Computer Systems Analyst depending on the work scope. Getting the USMCA category wrong is a common denial trigger. Use Migrate Mate to confirm the right classification before your employer submits any documents.
Plan for Mexican nationals' consular timeline
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate, which adds scheduling lead time. Build at least six to eight weeks into your start-date negotiation to account for appointment availability and administrative processing at your consular post.
Confirm your start date covers CBP processing
Canadian citizens seeking TN status at a land border or airport port of entry can be approved the same day, but delays happen. Negotiate a start date with a few days of buffer so a long CBP queue doesn't put you in breach of your offer.
UX Research Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Research Intern role actually qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It can, but the classification isn't automatic. UX Research Intern roles are most commonly filed under the Social Science or Computer Systems Analyst USMCA categories. The determining factor is whether the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field and involves work that matches the category's definition. A vague job title alone won't satisfy a CBP officer.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for a UX Research Intern position?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can apply when you have an offer rather than waiting for a selection round. H-1B visa requires entering the lottery in March for an October start, making it impractical for internship timelines. The trade-off is that TN requires clear USMCA category alignment, which UX research roles don't always meet without careful documentation.
What documents does my employer need to provide for a TN filing?
Your employer needs to prepare a detailed support letter on company letterhead describing your role, your specific research duties, the degree requirement for the position, your USMCA category, and the employment terms. For Canadian citizens, this letter goes directly to CBP. For Mexican citizens, it accompanies your DS-160 and consular application package.
Where can I find UX Research Intern jobs that actively offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up applying broadly and finding out late in the process that sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces UX Research Intern roles from employers who have already indicated TN sponsorship availability, saving you the back-and-forth.
Can I change employers or extend my TN status after the internship ends?
Yes on both counts. TN status is employer-specific, so starting a new role requires a new TN application tied to the new employer's offer letter. Extensions can be filed at CBP for Canadian citizens or through USCIS for anyone needing a longer runway. Each renewal or new filing must meet the same USMCA category requirements as the original approval.