CPT AI Researcher Jobs

AI Researcher jobs on CPT let you apply machine learning, NLP, or computer vision work directly to a degree program that requires it. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect explicitly to your curriculum, so research-intensive positions at labs, tech companies, and AI startups tend to qualify cleanly.

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Open Jobs86+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type88% On-site
Median Salary$52K
Top LocationRedmond, WA
Most JobsMicrosoft

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Generative AI Research Engineer Intern
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Generative AI Research Engineer Intern
Cotiviti
Remote
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$32/hr - $40/hr
Remote (US)
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Siemens
Industrial AI Research Internship
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Industrial AI Research Internship
Siemens
Princeton, New Jersey
Specialized Engineering
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$35/hr - $47/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Meshy
Generative AI Researcher Intern
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Generative AI Researcher Intern
Meshy
Remote
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
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Other

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TRM Labs
AI Research Engineer
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AI Research Engineer
TRM Labs
California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
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Clarity Ai Research Inc.
Intern - Marketing
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Clarity Ai Research Inc.
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Intern - Marketing
Clarity Ai Research Inc.
Remote
Marketing
Content & Communications
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Master's

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AI Researcher CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an AI Researcher role qualify for CPT authorization?

It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum and your DSO approves it. Research-focused roles involving model development, dataset curation, or experimental design typically connect clearly to graduate programs in computer science, data science, or AI. Roles that are primarily engineering or product work with minimal research components may require closer review by your DSO before authorization.

Can I do CPT at a research lab or university spinout instead of a large tech company?

Yes, CPT authorization is employer-agnostic as long as the work ties to your curriculum. Academic research labs, government research centers, and early-stage AI startups all qualify structurally. The practical issue is that smaller organizations may not have a standard onboarding process for F-1 students, so you'll want to confirm they can provide a compliant offer letter and agree to your CPT start and end dates before your DSO submits the authorization.

How many hours per week can I work as an AI Researcher on CPT?

Part-time CPT is defined as 20 hours per week or fewer; full-time CPT is more than 20 hours per week. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so most students in research roles structure CPT as part-time or limit full-time periods carefully. Your DSO tracks cumulative full-time CPT across all employers, not just your current one.

Where can I find AI Researcher jobs that are open to CPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you search AI Researcher positions filtered by employers with F-1 hiring history, which narrows the list to companies that have already navigated CPT and OPT paperwork. Many AI research postings don't explicitly state CPT eligibility, so working from employer history is more reliable than filtering by job description keywords alone.

Does CPT for an AI Researcher position affect my future H-1B eligibility?

CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but the cumulative full-time CPT rule matters for OPT, which is the most common bridge to H-1B sponsorship. If you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose OPT entirely, removing the practical training window most employers use to sponsor H-1B petitions. Part-time CPT has no effect on OPT eligibility regardless of duration.