CPT AI Engineer Jobs

AI Engineer jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply machine learning, model training, and inference pipeline work directly to their degree program. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the role must connect to your enrolled coursework, not just your field of study.

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Open Jobs192+
Work Type73% On-site
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
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Xcel Energy
AI & Automation Intern
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Xcel Energy
New 16h ago
AI & Automation Intern
Xcel Energy
Denver, Colorado
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Automation QA
Data Science
$20 - $22/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Park Place Technologies
Artificial Intelligence Engineering Intern
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Park Place Technologies
New 20h ago
Artificial Intelligence Engineering Intern
Park Place Technologies
Highland Heights, Ohio
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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AMD
AI Research Intern
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AMD
Added 1d ago
AI Research Intern
AMD
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Hybrid
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Cisco
Software Engineer Data & AI I
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Cisco
Added 1d ago
Software Engineer Data & AI I
Cisco
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$44k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Kem Krest
AI Solutions Intern
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Kem Krest
Added 5d ago
AI Solutions Intern
Kem Krest
Brighton, Michigan
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$14 - $22/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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AI Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does CPT for an AI Engineer role require the employer to file anything with USCIS?

No. CPT authorization is entirely school-driven. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the authorized employer, start date, and end date. USCIS is not involved and no petition is filed. The employer only needs to verify your eligibility through E-Verify and onboard you with your updated I-20 as the work authorization document.

Can I do full-time CPT as an AI Engineer without affecting my OPT eligibility?

You can use full-time CPT for one year or less without losing OPT eligibility. If you accumulate more than 12 months of full-time CPT across your degree program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of duration.

How do I show my AI Engineer duties are integral to my curriculum?

Your DSO needs to connect specific job duties to a course you're enrolled in or a thesis requirement. For AI Engineer roles, duties like training neural networks, building inference pipelines, or deploying models typically align with graduate coursework in machine learning, deep learning, or computer science. A detailed offer letter with role responsibilities makes this connection easier to document.

What types of employers hire F-1 students on CPT for AI Engineer roles?

Technology companies, research labs, financial services firms, and health tech startups regularly hire F-1 students on CPT for AI Engineer positions. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with Labor Condition Application filing history in AI and software roles, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with work authorization requirements.

Can I switch employers mid-CPT if I receive a better AI Engineer offer?

Yes, but each employer requires separate CPT authorization. Your DSO must issue a new I-20 reflecting the new employer before you begin work. You'll need a new offer letter and your DSO must again confirm the role is integral to your curriculum. Starting work at the new employer before your updated I-20 is issued would violate your F-1 status.