Top 10 Companies Hiring AI Engineers on OPT

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies hiring AI Engineers on OPT include Capital One, Intuit, and Boston Consulting Group, spanning Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, Retail, and Holding Companies & Conglomerates. Migrate Mate is tracking 222 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. Candidates authorized on OPT can join these employers without any employer filing requirement, the student applies directly through their DSO and USCIS, and the role must relate to the student's field of study.

Which companies hire the most AI Engineers on OPT?

Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Capital One

    Capital One

    FinanceMachine LearningData Science

    Capital One has 77 live OPT openings for ai engineers, the most of any company on this list. Capital One is a financial services company offering banking, credit cards, and data-driven products.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics153
    • AI & Machine Learning85
    • Software Engineering44
    • Technical Program Management21
    • Cloud & DevOps8

    +4 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Capital One77 open
    AI Engineer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    AI Engineer 4
    New York, New York · On-site
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    AI Engineer 3
    McLean, Virginia · On-site
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    Principal Associate, Data Scientist
    McLean, Virginia · Hybrid
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    Principal Data Scientist
    New York, New York · On-site
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    See all 77+ Capital One OPT jobs
  2. 02
    Intuit

    Intuit

    TechnologyMachine LearningFinancial Software

    Intuit has 25 live OPT openings for ai engineers. Intuit develops financial software products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint for consumers and small businesses.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics61
    • AI & Machine Learning43
    • Software Engineering18
    • Technical Program Management15
    • Business Analysis3

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit25 open
    Senior AI Scientist
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Staff AI Scientist
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Manager 2, AI Science
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Principal AI Scientist
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Data Scientist II
    Charlotte, North Carolina · On-site
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    See all Intuit OPT jobs
  3. 03
    Boston Consulting Group

    Boston Consulting Group

    ConsultingAI StrategyProfessional Services

    Boston Consulting Group has 3 live OPT openings for ai engineers. Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm serving clients across industries on strategy and technology.

    Open roles by team

    • Consulting & Strategy73
    • Cybersecurity36
    • Data Science & Analytics26
    • Technical Program Management26
    • Software Engineering20

    +78 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Boston Consulting Group3 open
    Senior AI Tech Consultant
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Senior AI Tech Consultant, Cybersecurity
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Senior Consultant, Digital, Data & AI
    Brooklyn, New York · On-site
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  5. 04
    TikTok

    TikTok

    TechnologyRecommendation AIContent Platforms

    TikTok has 39 live OPT openings for ai engineers. TikTok operates a short-form video platform powered by recommendation algorithms and content moderation systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics77
    • AI & Machine Learning38
    • Software Engineering33
    • Technical Program Management5
    • Cloud & DevOps3

    +12 roles across other teams

    Open roles at TikTok39 open
    Manager, AI Public Policy
    Washington, Washington DC · On-site
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    AI Machine Learning Engineer
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    AI Systems Engineer Graduate
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    AI Software Engineer Graduate
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    AI Infrastructure Engineer Graduate
    San Jose, California · On-site
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  6. 05
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceAI EngineeringData Science

    JPMorganChase has 34 live OPT openings for ai engineers. JPMorgan Chase is a global financial services firm offering investment banking, asset management, and consumer banking.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics74
    • AI & Machine Learning35
    • Software Engineering21
    • Business Analysis14
    • Project & Program Management8

    +22 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase34 open
    Artificial Intelligence Research - Senior Associate
    New York, New York · On-site
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    AI Research
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Applied AI ML, Senior Associate
    Columbus, Ohio · On-site
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    Associate - AI Solutions and Business Enablement
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Investment Research, AI and Automation Associate
    New York, New York · On-site
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    See all 34+ JPMorganChase OPT jobs
  7. 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.

  8. 06
    Amazon.com

    Amazon.com

    Cloud ComputingMachine LearningE-Commerce

    Amazon.com has 33 live OPT openings for ai engineers. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing through AWS, and consumer devices including Alexa.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics67
    • AI & Machine Learning35
    • Software Engineering23
    • Cybersecurity7
    • Consulting & Strategy6

    +10 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Amazon.com33 open
    AI Security Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    TPM, Fwd Deployed Engineer, Business Innovation and AI
    Bellevue, Washington · On-site
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    Sr Program Manager AI Enablement
    Bellevue, Washington · On-site
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    AI Builder
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    See all 33+ Amazon.com OPT jobs
  9. 07
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    ElectronicsAI HardwareDeep Learning

    NVIDIA has 4 live OPT openings for ai engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units and AI computing hardware used in data centers, gaming, and autonomous systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics7
    • AI & Machine Learning6
    • Software Engineering5
    • Cloud & DevOps2
    • Solutions Architecture2
    Open roles at NVIDIA4 open
    Senior AI Compiler Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Solutions Architect, AI and ML
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior AI Frameworks Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Applied Machine Learning Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · Hybrid
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    See all NVIDIA OPT jobs
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  11. 08
    Pinterest

    Pinterest

    TechnologyComputer VisionRecommendation AI

    Pinterest has 2 live OPT openings for ai engineers. Pinterest operates a visual discovery and social media platform used for inspiration, shopping, and content curation.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics33
    • AI & Machine Learning28
    • Software Engineering13
    Open roles at Pinterest2 open
    Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
    San Francisco, California · Remote
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    San Francisco, California · Remote
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  12. 10
    Lyft

    Lyft

    TechnologyMachine LearningTransportation

    Lyft has 3 live OPT openings for ai engineers. Lyft operates a ride-sharing platform and develops mapping and logistics technology for transportation networks.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics17
    • Business Analysis2
    • Technical Program Management2
    • Software Engineering1
    • AI & Machine Learning1
    Open roles at Lyft3 open
    Senior Data Scientist
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Data Scientist, Supply and Operations Technology, Lyft Urban Solutions
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Data Scientist
    San Francisco County, California · Hybrid
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    See all Lyft OPT jobs

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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OPT Employers for AI Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for AI Engineers?

Capital One has the most, with 77 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Intuit (25) and Boston Consulting Group (3). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 222 live OPT jobs, updated daily.

Who is eligible for OPT?

F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year at an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible for OPT. Authorization allows up to 12 months of work in a role directly related to the student's field of study. Students who graduated in STEM fields may apply for a 24-month extension, bringing the total to 36 months. Eligibility is determined by the student's DSO and USCIS, not by the employer.

Do ai engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Ai engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get OPT through a top employer?

The student, not the employer, initiates OPT authorization. Start by requesting a new I-20 with OPT recommendation from your DSO, then file Form I-765 with USCIS. USCIS processing takes several weeks, so apply well before your intended start date. Once you receive your Employment Authorization Document, you may begin working in a role related to your field of study. The employer does not file any documents, they simply verify your authorization and hire you.