H-1B Visa Generative AI Engineer Jobs
Generative AI Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation requirements, typically classified under SOC codes for software developers or computer and information research scientists. Employers filing LCAs for these positions must meet DOL prevailing wage standards, and the annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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INTRODUCTION
As an experienced engineer, you know that artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI and large language models (LLMs), has begun transforming the world, including every aspect of the way businesses are run. We need your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities to identify and develop opportunities for the use of AI, ML, and LLMs to solve real-world business and operational problems that will help Booz Allen and its clients execute missions of national importance.
In this role, you will architect and build new generative AI-based products and offerings and their integration into specific client missions, both within the enterprise business context and in operational use cases. You’ll collaborate with a community of research and experimentation leaders, software and IT operations engineers, AI and ML experts, data scientists, solution architects, systems engineers, and product owners to deliver world-class solutions. Your advanced solutioning skills and extensive technical expertise will help drive innovation that is applicable across multiple client domains.
Join us. The world can't wait.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning engineering, data science, or data research
- 3+ years of experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), GPT models, or multi-modal models with applications or user interfaces
- 3+ years of experience working with modern AI capabilities in machine learning, including deep learning and natural language processing and LLM frameworks
- 1+ years of experience with agentic AI development
- Experience with MLOps, including MLFlow, CI/CD, model training or testing, deployment, or monitoring
- Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment consisting of security engineers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and designers
- Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear summaries consumable by business leaders with a nontechnical background
- Ability to apply cloud and engineering expertise across AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and AI services
- DHS Suitability
- Bachelor’s degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Nice If You Have:
- Experience implementing secure agent communication protocols that enforce access controls, data boundaries, and governance policies across agent-to-system and agent-to-agent interactions
- Experience working with relational and non-relational databases
- Experience with standup of Cloud-based infrastructure and platform services, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience working with federal clients
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
VETTING
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; DHS Suitability is required.
COMPENSATION
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
IDENTITY STATEMENT
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
CANDIDATE AI USAGE POLICY
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
WORK MODEL
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Generative AI Engineer
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Generative AI Engineer positions must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Check the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the degree requirement, since USCIS scrutinizes AI roles where job duties could theoretically be filled without a specific degree.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for AI and machine learning roles, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the H-1B process rather than ones exploring it for the first time.
Document proprietary model work for your petition
USCIS officers evaluating AI engineer petitions look for evidence the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge. Keep records of your work with foundation models, fine-tuning pipelines, and architecture decisions. These specifics strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 filing.
Register before the March cap-subject lottery deadline
H-1B registration opens each March for the following fiscal year's cap. If you're on OPT, confirm your authorization end date against the October 1 start date. A cap-gap protects your status if your OPT expires between April selection and October 1, but only if your employer files on time.
Clarify remote and hybrid work in your LCA before filing
DOL requires a separate LCA or amended filing if your worksite changes. For generative AI roles with flexible remote arrangements, confirm with your employer whether the LCA lists your home address or a corporate office, since a mismatch is one of the most common audit triggers.
Flag cap-exempt employers during your search
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Generative AI research roles at these institutions can be filed any time of year, bypassing the lottery entirely. These opportunities are worth pursuing in parallel with cap-subject employer applications.
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Find Generative AI Engineer JobsGenerative AI Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Generative AI Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS defines specialty occupation as a role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Generative AI Engineer positions typically require a degree in computer science, machine learning, or a closely related discipline. The O*NET classification for your specific SOC code is the starting point for confirming this. Roles where any degree field is acceptable are harder to defend under specialty occupation criteria.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Generative AI Engineers?
Employers with established H-1B programs and prior LCA filings for AI and software roles are the most reliable sponsors. You can find these employers on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified DOL LCA filing history filtered by occupation. Large tech companies, AI research labs, and cloud platform providers file the most petitions in this space, but mid-size startups building generative AI products increasingly sponsor as well.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to Generative AI Engineer roles?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code in the worksite location before USCIS will approve the petition. Generative AI roles often map to Level III or Level IV wage tiers given the seniority and specialization involved. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool. The wage listed on your LCA must match or exceed that figure.
Can a Generative AI Engineer change employers on an H-1B?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous petition was approved and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with the DOL for the new worksite and role before submitting the I-129 to USCIS.
Does remote work affect an H-1B petition for a Generative AI Engineer?
It can. The DOL requires the LCA to list the actual worksite where you perform the work. If you're fully remote, the LCA must cover your home address location. Working from an unlisted location, even temporarily, can trigger compliance issues during a DOL audit. Discuss the worksite structure with your employer before the LCA is certified to avoid an amended filing later.
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