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AI Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a directly related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for these roles must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.
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The GTM Planning & Automation Specialist will help design, build, and scale Databricks’ next-gen global GTM planning processes. We are looking for a hungry, AI-native builder who views manual workflows as a technical challenge to solve. In this role, you will embed AI, and modern automation directly into our core planning workflows spanning territory assignment, quota modeling, and headcount tracking to transform how our global sales organization operates.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
- AI-Driven Process Engineering – Design and deploy AI-assisted workflows and agents to automate territory design and account assignment
- Intelligent Headcount & Quota Execution – Reengineer the GTM headcount and capacity modeling processes that connect Finance, HR, and Sales data
- Next-Gen Planning Infrastructure – Move our infrastructure away from fragile, legacy spreadsheets and toward scalable code, automated data pipelines, and AI-prompt workflows that improve accuracy and speed up planning cycles
- Data & Tool Integration – Build lightweight integrations and automations that connect Salesforce, SQL databases, and internal Databricks tools to ensure real-time data flow
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2–4 years of experience in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, Data Analytics, or a highly technical strategy role—ideally within a fast-paced technology environment
- AI-Native Mindset – Proactive builder who regularly uses LLMs, API integrations, and code (Python/SQL) to automate tasks, and orchestrate complex prompts
- Data & Coding Fundamentals – Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or similar scripting languages) to extract, clean, and manipulate large data structures. Experience with BI tools and the Databricks platform is a plus
- Process Automation Toolkit – Hands-on experience building automations or using workflow automation tools to connect disparate data systems
- A strong bias for action
- Thrives in ambiguity and a high-growth environment
PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Zone 1 Pay Range $92,800—$127,600 USD
ABOUT DATABRICKS
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
BENEFITS
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
COMPLIANCE
If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
INTRODUCTION
The GTM Planning & Automation Specialist will help design, build, and scale Databricks’ next-gen global GTM planning processes. We are looking for a hungry, AI-native builder who views manual workflows as a technical challenge to solve. In this role, you will embed AI, and modern automation directly into our core planning workflows spanning territory assignment, quota modeling, and headcount tracking to transform how our global sales organization operates.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
- AI-Driven Process Engineering – Design and deploy AI-assisted workflows and agents to automate territory design and account assignment
- Intelligent Headcount & Quota Execution – Reengineer the GTM headcount and capacity modeling processes that connect Finance, HR, and Sales data
- Next-Gen Planning Infrastructure – Move our infrastructure away from fragile, legacy spreadsheets and toward scalable code, automated data pipelines, and AI-prompt workflows that improve accuracy and speed up planning cycles
- Data & Tool Integration – Build lightweight integrations and automations that connect Salesforce, SQL databases, and internal Databricks tools to ensure real-time data flow
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2–4 years of experience in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, Data Analytics, or a highly technical strategy role—ideally within a fast-paced technology environment
- AI-Native Mindset – Proactive builder who regularly uses LLMs, API integrations, and code (Python/SQL) to automate tasks, and orchestrate complex prompts
- Data & Coding Fundamentals – Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or similar scripting languages) to extract, clean, and manipulate large data structures. Experience with BI tools and the Databricks platform is a plus
- Process Automation Toolkit – Hands-on experience building automations or using workflow automation tools to connect disparate data systems
- A strong bias for action
- Thrives in ambiguity and a high-growth environment
PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Zone 1 Pay Range $92,800—$127,600 USD
ABOUT DATABRICKS
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
BENEFITS
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
COMPLIANCE
If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Specialist
Align your degree field to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to AI Specialist duties. A degree in computer science or machine learning aligns cleanly. A business or general STEM degree needs supporting coursework transcripts or a credential evaluation to survive an RFE.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you accept an offer.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
AI research roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window at any time of year.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, verify that a company has actually filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for AI roles. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL LCA filing history by employer and occupation code so you can confirm sponsorship history before reaching the offer stage.
Document your AI specialization precisely
USCIS O*NET classifies AI Specialist duties at Job Zone 4 and above. Your resume and the employer's support letter must map your specific tasks, such as training large language models or designing neural network architectures, to those defined specialty occupation duties.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
If your employment start date is tied to a project deadline or OPT expiration, ask your employer to file premium processing with Form I-907. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, reducing the risk of a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa AI Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies AI Specialist positions under computer occupations, which consistently meet the specialty occupation standard because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field. If your job description includes tasks like model development, algorithm design, or ML pipeline engineering, the specialty occupation requirement is typically straightforward to satisfy.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Specialist roles?
Technology companies, financial institutions running quantitative or risk modeling teams, healthcare systems building clinical AI tools, and defense contractors with AI research divisions are among the most active H-1B sponsors for these roles. Migrate Mate filters employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have sponsored AI Specialist positions rather than relying on job postings alone.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change AI Specialist roles mid-petition?
If you change employers after your H-1B petition is filed but before October 1, your new employer must file a fresh cap-subject petition in the next lottery cycle unless you already have an approved H-1B from a prior year. If you're transferring to a new employer after your H-1B is already active, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can start work as soon as USCIS receives it, under the portability provisions of AC21.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B as an AI Specialist?
Yes, but startups face additional scrutiny. USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether the company has enough complexity to require a specialty occupation hire, or whether an employer-employee relationship exists if you have equity or a board seat. Your employer's support letter should clearly define your supervised role, your reporting structure, and the specific AI projects requiring your degree-level expertise.
How does the H-1B lottery affect AI Specialist job searches?
The annual H-1B cap covers most private-sector AI Specialist roles, with registrations submitted in March and selections made before April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, cap-exempt options include roles at qualifying nonprofit research organizations, universities, or government research facilities. F-1 OPT or STEM OPT authorization can bridge the gap while you wait for the next lottery cycle.