CPT Machine Learning Jobs

Machine Learning CPT jobs let F-1 students apply neural network design, model training, and data pipeline work directly to a degree program requirement. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must connect to your coursework. Part-time CPT runs up to 20 hours per week during the semester; full-time is available during breaks.

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Audio Machine Learning Co-op
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Audio Machine Learning Co-op
Bose
Framingham, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$40 - $51/hr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Machine Learning Modeling Intern
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Machine Learning Modeling Intern
Skyworks Solutions
Irvine, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Analytics
$23 - $49/hr
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Applied Science Internship - Recommender Systems/ Information Retrieval (Machine Learning)
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Applied Science Internship - Recommender Systems/ Information Retrieval (Machine Learning)
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Research & Academia
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$136k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Machine Learning Science Intern
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Machine Learning Science Intern
Wayfair
Boston, Massachusetts
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$5,200/bi-weekly
Hybrid
Doctorate
10,000+

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Machine Learning Engineer
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Machine Learning Engineer
Blissway Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$145k - $195k/yr
On-Site
None

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Machine Learning CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Machine Learning CPT job have to involve coding or model building specifically?

Not exclusively, but the work must tie directly to your degree program's learning objectives. A role focused on ML research, data labeling pipelines, or model evaluation qualifies as long as your DSO can connect it to an enrolled course. Purely administrative or IT support roles at an ML company won't meet the integral-part-of-curriculum standard.

Can I do CPT at a startup that doesn't have an HR department?

Yes. CPT authorization comes from your school's DSO, not the employer. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS. You do need the employer to sign an offer letter confirming the role, start date, hours, and supervisor. Startups can do this. Confirm before your DSO meeting that the letter is on company letterhead with a named supervisor.

How do I find Machine Learning CPT jobs with employers who understand F-1 authorization?

Migrate Mate lists Machine Learning roles with employers that have prior sponsorship filing history, which is a strong signal they've navigated F-1 work authorization before. Filter by role type and review employer filing data before applying to avoid companies that will stall your onboarding over authorization questions.

Does working a Machine Learning CPT role full-time over the summer count against my 12-month limit?

Yes. Full-time CPT during a summer session counts toward the 12-month ceiling. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your entire F-1 program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, including summer part-time, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of how long you work.

What O*NET occupation code covers most Machine Learning CPT roles?

Most ML roles fall under O*NET code 15-2051.00, Data Scientists, or 15-1221.00, Computer and Information Research Scientists, depending on the work's emphasis. Your DSO may reference these codes when evaluating whether the role qualifies. Checking the O*NET profile for your specific job title confirms the typical education requirement, which strengthens your CPT authorization request.