CPT AI Software Developer Jobs
AI Software Developer jobs on CPT let you build production-grade machine learning systems while your school's DSO authorizes each position as a direct extension of your coursework. Your employment must tie to a specific course or program objective, so roles involving model training, deployment pipelines, or AI research align most cleanly with CPT requirements.
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Our Team is building AI infrastructure and developer platform capabilities used by approximately 500 engineers. The team supports AI-native software development by improving shared tooling, platform workflows, and reusable technical building blocks across the engineering organization. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
What You'll Gain
Experience building AI infrastructure and platform capabilities for a real engineering organization of approximately 500 engineers.
Exposure to practical challenges in AI-native developer tooling, including knowledge systems, agent capabilities, and platform usability.
Opportunities to work on cross-functional infrastructure projects spanning backend, frontend, and developer workflow integration.
Mentorship and hands-on experience in applied AI platform engineering within a production engineering environment.
Responsibilities
Contribute to AI infrastructure and platform development that supports internal engineering use cases at scale.
Build and improve knowledge base capabilities, including document ingestion, indexing, retrieval, and RAG-style pipelines.
Develop and refine AI Skills, including modular agent capabilities and reusable tool integrations.
Help optimize the experience of the unified AI Coding platform for engineering users.
Support public infrastructure work related to AI-native developer tooling, platform workflows, and internal integration patterns.
Collaborate with engineers across backend, frontend, and platform domains to prototype, test, and iterate on developer-facing AI systems.
* Assist with evaluating system quality, reliability, and usability of AI platform components.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Solid programming skills and software engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on experience with one or more areas related to AI systems, such as information retrieval, LLM applications, agents, RAG pipelines, or developer tools.
Familiarity with backend and/or frontend development in modern engineering environments.
Ability to work on infrastructure or platform problems with attention to reliability, maintainability, and developer experience.
Strong problem-solving skills and clear written/verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with knowledge base systems, document processing pipelines, search, or retrieval infrastructure.
Experience building internal tools, developer platforms, or productivity tooling.
Familiarity with Java and/or React.
Familiarity with engineering workflows and tools such as GitLab, CI/CD systems, or project management platforms such as Meego.
* Experience with evaluation, debugging, or operational improvement of AI-assisted workflows.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
* Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
Our Team is building AI infrastructure and developer platform capabilities used by approximately 500 engineers. The team supports AI-native software development by improving shared tooling, platform workflows, and reusable technical building blocks across the engineering organization. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
What You'll Gain
Experience building AI infrastructure and platform capabilities for a real engineering organization of approximately 500 engineers.
Exposure to practical challenges in AI-native developer tooling, including knowledge systems, agent capabilities, and platform usability.
Opportunities to work on cross-functional infrastructure projects spanning backend, frontend, and developer workflow integration.
Mentorship and hands-on experience in applied AI platform engineering within a production engineering environment.
Responsibilities
Contribute to AI infrastructure and platform development that supports internal engineering use cases at scale.
Build and improve knowledge base capabilities, including document ingestion, indexing, retrieval, and RAG-style pipelines.
Develop and refine AI Skills, including modular agent capabilities and reusable tool integrations.
Help optimize the experience of the unified AI Coding platform for engineering users.
Support public infrastructure work related to AI-native developer tooling, platform workflows, and internal integration patterns.
Collaborate with engineers across backend, frontend, and platform domains to prototype, test, and iterate on developer-facing AI systems.
* Assist with evaluating system quality, reliability, and usability of AI platform components.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Solid programming skills and software engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on experience with one or more areas related to AI systems, such as information retrieval, LLM applications, agents, RAG pipelines, or developer tools.
Familiarity with backend and/or frontend development in modern engineering environments.
Ability to work on infrastructure or platform problems with attention to reliability, maintainability, and developer experience.
Strong problem-solving skills and clear written/verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with knowledge base systems, document processing pipelines, search, or retrieval infrastructure.
Experience building internal tools, developer platforms, or productivity tooling.
Familiarity with Java and/or React.
Familiarity with engineering workflows and tools such as GitLab, CI/CD systems, or project management platforms such as Meego.
* Experience with evaluation, debugging, or operational improvement of AI-assisted workflows.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
* Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsAI Software Developer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Software Developer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work directly integrates with a course or program requirement in your curriculum. Roles involving machine learning model development, data pipeline engineering, or applied AI research map well to graduate programs in computer science, data science, or engineering. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how the position connects to a specific academic requirement, not just your field of study.
Can I work on AI Software Developer roles at a startup on CPT?
Yes. CPT has no employer-size requirement, so startups, research labs, and large tech companies are all eligible. The employer does need to complete standard I-9 employment eligibility verification. The practical risk with early-stage startups is instability: if the company shuts down before your CPT period ends, you need a new DSO-authorized position to remain in status.
How do I find AI Software Developer roles where employers understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate to browse AI Software Developer positions from employers with verified work-authorization filing history. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications in software and AI job families are more likely to have HR processes in place for F-1 work authorization, which means fewer delays and less internal escalation when you disclose your CPT status.
Does full-time CPT as an AI Software Developer affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes, and this is one of the most consequential CPT rules for F-1 students. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose OPT eligibility entirely, including STEM OPT. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. If your AI developer role is full-time and spans multiple semesters, track your cumulative days carefully with your DSO before agreeing to any extension.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my AI developer role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, employer, or employment dates requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO before you begin the modified work. Moving from a frontend engineering role to a machine learning engineering role at the same company likely qualifies as a material change. Working outside the dates or scope on your I-20 CPT authorization puts your F-1 status at risk.