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AI Developer roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field, and for EB-3 when a bachelor's degree suffices. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency.
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Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Mode of Hiring: Contract
Exp Needed: 8+ Years
Summary: We are looking for a talented Java AI Engineer to design, develop, and integrate AI-powered applications using Java and modern Artificial Intelligence technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scalable AI/ML applications using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
- Integrate Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and Machine Learning capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Build and deploy AI-powered services and microservices.
- Work with AI frameworks, APIs, and cloud platforms to deliver intelligent solutions.
- Develop integrations with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, AWS AI services, or similar platforms.
- Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), vector databases, embeddings, and prompt engineering solutions.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, architects, and business teams.
- Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready Java code.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Java / J2EE and Spring Boot.
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and prompt engineering.
- Experience with RAG, vector databases, embeddings, and AI APIs.
- Familiarity with Python and AI/ML frameworks is a plus.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Spring AI, or similar AI frameworks.
- Experience deploying AI applications in production environments.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and DevOps practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Job Role: Java AI Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Mode of Hiring: Contract
Exp Needed: 8+ Years
Summary: We are looking for a talented Java AI Engineer to design, develop, and integrate AI-powered applications using Java and modern Artificial Intelligence technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scalable AI/ML applications using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
- Integrate Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and Machine Learning capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Build and deploy AI-powered services and microservices.
- Work with AI frameworks, APIs, and cloud platforms to deliver intelligent solutions.
- Develop integrations with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, AWS AI services, or similar platforms.
- Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), vector databases, embeddings, and prompt engineering solutions.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, architects, and business teams.
- Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready Java code.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Java / J2EE and Spring Boot.
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and prompt engineering.
- Experience with RAG, vector databases, embeddings, and AI APIs.
- Familiarity with Python and AI/ML frameworks is a plus.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Spring AI, or similar AI frameworks.
- Experience deploying AI applications in production environments.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and DevOps practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an AI Developer
Document your ML specialization precisely
Your PERM application requires a defined minimum education and experience standard. Frame your credentials around a specific subfield, such as natural language processing or computer vision, so the job description supports EB-2 rather than defaulting to EB-3.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search DOL PERM disclosure data for employers who have filed labor certifications for AI or machine learning roles in the past two years. Active filers have existing workflows and legal counsel, which shortens your path to an approved I-140.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Cross-check your job duties against the O*NET profile for software developers and AI specialists to confirm the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. USCIS scrutinizes AI roles where general engineering degrees are accepted interchangeably.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by AI Developer roles with green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You can identify which companies have completed the PERM and I-140 process for this occupation, so you approach employers already familiar with the sponsorship workflow.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask your employer to commit in writing to filing PERM within a defined timeframe after your start date. EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates matter, and starting the clock earlier gives you more flexibility if you later need to port your case under AC21.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate compensation to confirm the offered salary meets the Level II or III threshold your PERM will require.
Green Card AI Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements for the position. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 applies. If a bachelor's degree suffices, the employer files under EB-3. Because AI Developer roles frequently involve graduate-level research or advanced ML frameworks, many employers can justify EB-2, which may offer faster priority dates for certain countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for AI Developer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 85,000 new visas per year and subject to lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status is permanent and has no annual lottery. The EB-3 category has no numerical cap at the petition level, though per-country visa backlogs still apply. PERM also locks in a priority date, giving you portability rights after 180 days if you change employers in a similar role.
What does the PERM process look like for an AI Developer position?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role. For AI Developer positions, this typically includes job postings, internal notices, and sometimes campus recruiting. The employer then files the PERM application, and if certified, files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf before you can proceed to adjustment of status or consular processing.
Where can I find AI Developer jobs that already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for AI Developer roles where employers have an established PERM and I-140 filing history. Targeting these employers saves significant time because they already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place, rather than needing to build a sponsorship workflow from scratch.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. For AI Developer roles, a new position in machine learning, applied AI, or software engineering typically satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but you should confirm this with your immigration attorney before accepting an offer.