J1 Visa Jobs

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J1 Visa holders are in high demand across U.S. tech hubs, especially for AI/ML, cybersecurity, and cloud‑engineering projects. Companies offer short‑term fellowships that deliver real‑world experience and a clear path to extended visas.

Typical J1 roles include software engineering interns building microservices in Go and Kubernetes, data‑science fellows training NLP models in TensorFlow, cybersecurity analysts configuring AWS Shield and Azure Sentinel, and cloud‑platform consultants deploying Terraform scripts on GCP.

Transparent salary data—base, stipends, and health‑care allowances—lets J1 professionals negotiate extensions, avoid visa pitfalls, and compare cost‑of‑living across cities.

Associate, Trade & Customs - Data Analytics

Company: KPMG

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG…

CNC Lathe Machinist

Company: Eastridge

Location: Poway, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent…

Director, Sales - West

Company: Aristocrat Gaming

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Proactively communicates business risks and field issues to internal management. Must have a strong phone presence and experience dialing dozens of calls per…

Senior Information Security Engineering Analyst

Company: Global Payment Holding Company

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Risk Assessment - Ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate risk within technical solution designs. Relevant professional certification such as - CISSP,…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for J1 Visa tech roles?
Internships: $45‑$55k per year plus housing stipend; Fellows: $60‑$80k; Mid‑level: $90‑$120k; Senior: $140‑$170k. These ranges vary by city and specialty but reflect current market averages.
What skills and certifications are required for J1 Visa tech roles?
Core programming: Python, Java, Go; Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Data Engineer, Azure Fundamentals; ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch; DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform; Security: CISSP or CompTIA Security+; Documentation: Git, Jira.
Can J1 Visa tech positions be remote?
Most J1 roles require on‑site presence due to program regulations, but some firms offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements for cloud‑native or data‑science projects, provided the work can be performed from the host institution’s approved location.
What career progression paths exist after a J1 Visa tech role?
After completing a J1 internship or fellowship, candidates can apply for an H1B through the same employer, pursue an EB‑2/EB‑3 green card, or transition to a post

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