Top 10 AI Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 AI companies hiring OPT students include Nuro, Google, and FieldAI, spanning technology, software, and science and research roles from autonomous systems to large language model development. Migrate Mate is tracking 152 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students authorized for OPT, roles at these companies must relate to your field of study, and the authorization comes from your DSO and USCIS, not the employer.
Which AI companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Nuro
Autonomous SystemsRoboticsSoftwareNuro has 27 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any AI company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Nuro designs autonomous delivery vehicles and the software systems that operate them.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering43
- Data Science & Analytics37
- AI & Machine Learning13
- Cloud & DevOps12
- Technical Program Management2
Open roles at Nuro27 openSee all Nuro OPT jobsApplySoftware EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplyML Research ScientistMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior/Staff Machine Learning Research ScientistMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer, AI Platform - InternMountain View, California · On-site - 02
Google
TechnologyAI ResearchCloudGoogle has 24 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and AI & Machine Learning. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, AI research platforms, and consumer hardware.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering34
- AI & Machine Learning13
- Project & Program Management9
- Cloud & DevOps7
- Consulting & Strategy7
+20 roles across other teams
Open roles at Google24 openSee all Google OPT jobsApplySoftware EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplyProduct Manager IMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Global Product SolutionsNew York, New York · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer IIICambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyTechnical Program Manager IIThornton, Colorado · On-site - 03
FieldAI
RoboticsAI SystemsField TechFieldAI has 20 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Software Engineering. FieldAI builds autonomous AI systems for robots operating in unstructured field environments.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)17
- Software Engineering10
- AI & Machine Learning10
- Electrical Engineering9
- Data Science & Analytics8
+23 roles across other teams
Open roles at FieldAI20 openSee all FieldAI OPT jobsApplySoftware Engineer, Human-Robot InteractionBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyForward Deployed EngineerIrvine, California · HybridApplyRobotics AI EngineerIrvine, California · HybridApply3D Machine Learning EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning Platform EngineerIrvine, California · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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PlusAI
Autonomous DrivingAI SoftwareLogisticsPlusAI has 18 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. PlusAI develops AI-powered autonomous driving software for commercial trucking fleets.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering21
- Data Science & Analytics9
- AI & Machine Learning9
- Engineering (Non-Software)7
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering7
+11 roles across other teams
Open roles at PlusAI18 openSee all PlusAI OPT jobsApplySenior Machine Learning EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior/Staff Machine Learning EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning Infrastructure EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site - 05
Microsoft
TechnologyCloudAI SoftwareMicrosoft has 15 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. Microsoft develops operating systems, enterprise cloud services, and AI-powered productivity software.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics21
- Software Engineering20
- AI & Machine Learning10
- Cloud & DevOps6
- Technical Program Management4
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at Microsoft15 openSee all Microsoft OPT jobsApplySenior Software EngineerRedmond, Washington · On-siteApplySenior Researcher - Machine LearningRedmond, Washington · On-siteApplySenior Full Stack EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySite Reliability EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplyMember of Technical Staff, Site Reliability EngineerMountain View, California · Hybrid - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
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Skild AI
RoboticsAI ResearchMachine LearningSkild AI has 15 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Skild AI develops general-purpose AI models for robot learning and physical intelligence.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering17
- Data Science & Analytics12
- Engineering (Non-Software)11
- AI & Machine Learning7
- Robotics Engineering4
+11 roles across other teams
Open roles at Skild AI15 openSee all Skild AI OPT jobsApplySimulation EngineerSan Mateo, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySenior Automation & Controls EngineerSan Mateo, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Design EngineerSan Mateo, California · On-site - 07
Palantir Technologies
Data AnalyticsAI PlatformsTechnologyPalantir Technologies has 11 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Cloud & DevOps. Palantir builds data analytics and AI platforms for government agencies and large enterprises.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering18
- Cloud & DevOps11
- Data Science & Analytics2
- Technical Program Management2
- AI & Machine Learning1
Open roles at Palantir Technologies11 openSee all Palantir Technologies OPT jobsApplySenior Software EngineerNew York, New York · HybridApplyDeployment StrategistHonolulu, Hawaii · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyForward Deployed Software EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyForward Deployed AI EngineerNew York, New York · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Plus
Autonomous DrivingAI SoftwareTechnologyPlus has 8 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Plus develops autonomous driving software and AI systems for the global trucking industry.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering11
- Data Science & Analytics8
- AI & Machine Learning5
- Cybersecurity1
- Cloud & DevOps1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Plus8 openSee all Plus OPT jobsApplySenior/Staff Machine Learning EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Embedded Software Integration EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning Infrastructure EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site - 09
Pyrovio
Data EngineeringAI SolutionsTechnologyPyrovio has 7 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Data Science & Analytics. Pyrovio builds AI and data engineering solutions for enterprise analytics and decision intelligence.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management10
- Data Science & Analytics4
- Design (UX & Creative)2
- Technical Program Management2
- IT Support1
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at Pyrovio7 openSee all Pyrovio OPT jobsApplyProject Manager AssistantAkron, Ohio · On-siteApplyCost EstimatorPennsylvania · On-siteApplyEcosys Technical SpecialistAnn Arbor, Michigan · RemoteApplyProject Controls AnalystAkron, Ohio · RemoteApplyConsultant - Data Visualization-User Interface/ExperienceAnn Arbor, Michigan · Hybrid - 10
Anthropic
AI ResearchSafetyMachine LearningAnthropic has 7 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and AI & Machine Learning. Anthropic researches and develops large language models and AI safety frameworks.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics4
- AI & Machine Learning4
- Software Engineering3
- Sales2
- Cybersecurity2
+9 roles across other teams
Open roles at Anthropic7 openSee all Anthropic OPT jobsApplyMid-Market Account ExecutiveSan Francisco, California · HybridApplyResearch Manager, InterpretabilitySan Francisco, California · HybridApplyResearch EngineerNew York, New York · HybridApplyMachine Learning EngineerSan Francisco, California · HybridApplyResearch Engineer, Machine LearningNew York, New York · Hybrid
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Nuro has the most, with 27 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Google (24) and FieldAI (20). Across the 10 AI companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 152 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students enrolled at a U.S. accredited college or university are eligible for OPT after completing at least one full academic year of study. OPT authorizes up to 12 months of work authorization tied to your field of study, and you apply through your Designated School Official and USCIS using Form I-765. Students who graduate in a qualifying STEM field may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of the initial period.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
To work at any of these employers on OPT, you request a recommendation from your Designated School Official, who updates your SEVIS record, then you file Form I-765 with USCIS and wait for your Employment Authorization Document. The employer does not file anything. Once you receive your EAD, you present it to the employer at onboarding, and your role must relate to your degree field. Apply well before your program end date, since USCIS processing takes time and you cannot start working until your EAD is approved and your OPT start date has arrived.