AI Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
AI Engineer jobs are among the most actively sponsored roles for OPT students, with demand concentrated in tech, finance, and healthcare. Most positions require Python proficiency and machine learning fundamentals. Standard OPT gives you 12 months, but a STEM extension adds 24 more, covering most H-1B timelines.
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At FurtherAI, we’re building the next generation of AI agents for the insurance industry - a trillion-dollar market ready for transformation. We’ve raised more than $30M from top investors (Andreesen Horowitz, YC, Nexus, South Park Commons, Converge) and have grown 10x in revenue this year alone. Our customers include some of the largest names in insurance (we recently closed a top 5 insurance company in the world), and our team combines deep AI expertise with proven company-building experience.
Now, we’re looking for an exceptional Software/AI Engineer (New Grad) to join our early team and help shape both our product and culture.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Software / AI Engineer (New Grad) to join our engineering team and help build the foundation of FurtherAI’s AI Workspace for Insurance.
In this role, you’ll work on end-to-end product features spanning AI model integration, data processing pipelines, and scalable backend systems. You’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers, AI researchers, and founders to bring real-world insurance workflows to life — transforming how underwriters, claims adjusters, and brokers get work done.
This is a rare opportunity to join a technical, high-performing early team and grow quickly alongside the company.
Why Join FurtherAI?
High Impact: Work on technology that’s redefining how AI powers the modern insurance enterprise.
Hands-On Learning: Collaborate directly with senior engineers, AI scientists, and founders building real applied AI.
Mission-Driven: Help modernize one of the world’s most complex industries with practical, explainable AI.
Early Team: Gain full visibility into product, research, and customer impact — shaping the foundation of our AI Workspace for Insurance as we scale.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and deploy production-level code across our backend and AI systems.
- Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate and optimize large language models for insurance workflows.
- Build data processing and evaluation pipelines for unstructured document inputs (PDFs, emails, images).
- Contribute to core infrastructure, from APIs to orchestration logic powering our AI Workspace for Insurance.
- Work cross-functionally with product and customer teams to identify and solve real business problems with AI.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and rapid iteration cycles.
You Might Be a Fit if You:
- Are a recent CS, EE, or related STEM graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) with a strong foundation in software engineering.
- Have hands-on experience with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar modern languages.
- Understand or are excited to learn about large language models (LLMs), NLP, or applied AI systems.
- Are curious, resourceful, and comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Want to see your code drive visible impact in the real world — not just in research.
Bonus:
- Previous internship or project experience in AI/ML or full-stack development.
- Experience working with frameworks like PyTorch, LangChain, or FastAPI.
- Interest in insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries.
Tech Stack - Python, FastAPI, TypeScript, Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, LangChain, OpenAI API
Compensation and Benefits
- Fully covered, best-in-class health, dental, and vision benefits
- Competitive Compensation, meaningful stock options, company 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Outstanding in-office culture in the heart of San Francisco
- Lunch and dinner onsite
- Team events, such as happy hours and off-sites
- Pre-tax Commuter benefits
About FurtherAI
At FurtherAI, we’re building the next generation of AI agents for the insurance industry - a trillion-dollar market ready for transformation. We’ve raised more than $30M from top investors (Andreesen Horowitz, YC, Nexus, South Park Commons, Converge) and have grown 10x in revenue this year alone. Our customers include some of the largest names in insurance (we recently closed a top 5 insurance company in the world), and our team combines deep AI expertise with proven company-building experience.
Now, we’re looking for an exceptional Software/AI Engineer (New Grad) to join our early team and help shape both our product and culture.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Software / AI Engineer (New Grad) to join our engineering team and help build the foundation of FurtherAI’s AI Workspace for Insurance.
In this role, you’ll work on end-to-end product features spanning AI model integration, data processing pipelines, and scalable backend systems. You’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers, AI researchers, and founders to bring real-world insurance workflows to life — transforming how underwriters, claims adjusters, and brokers get work done.
This is a rare opportunity to join a technical, high-performing early team and grow quickly alongside the company.
Why Join FurtherAI?
High Impact: Work on technology that’s redefining how AI powers the modern insurance enterprise.
Hands-On Learning: Collaborate directly with senior engineers, AI scientists, and founders building real applied AI.
Mission-Driven: Help modernize one of the world’s most complex industries with practical, explainable AI.
Early Team: Gain full visibility into product, research, and customer impact — shaping the foundation of our AI Workspace for Insurance as we scale.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and deploy production-level code across our backend and AI systems.
- Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate and optimize large language models for insurance workflows.
- Build data processing and evaluation pipelines for unstructured document inputs (PDFs, emails, images).
- Contribute to core infrastructure, from APIs to orchestration logic powering our AI Workspace for Insurance.
- Work cross-functionally with product and customer teams to identify and solve real business problems with AI.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and rapid iteration cycles.
You Might Be a Fit if You:
- Are a recent CS, EE, or related STEM graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) with a strong foundation in software engineering.
- Have hands-on experience with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar modern languages.
- Understand or are excited to learn about large language models (LLMs), NLP, or applied AI systems.
- Are curious, resourceful, and comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Want to see your code drive visible impact in the real world — not just in research.
Bonus:
- Previous internship or project experience in AI/ML or full-stack development.
- Experience working with frameworks like PyTorch, LangChain, or FastAPI.
- Interest in insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries.
Tech Stack - Python, FastAPI, TypeScript, Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, LangChain, OpenAI API
Compensation and Benefits
- Fully covered, best-in-class health, dental, and vision benefits
- Competitive Compensation, meaningful stock options, company 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Outstanding in-office culture in the heart of San Francisco
- Lunch and dinner onsite
- Team events, such as happy hours and off-sites
- Pre-tax Commuter benefits
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an AI Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible roles explicitly
AI Engineer falls under CIP code 11.0101 (Computer Science) in most cases, qualifying you for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full 36-month authorization window to employers.
Lead with your authorization timeline, not just your status
Telling a recruiter you have 36 months of work authorization is more compelling than saying you're on OPT. Frame it as a long runway that covers multiple H-1B lottery cycles, which directly addresses the sponsorship risk employers are weighing.
Focus on employers with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have consistently filed H-1B petitions for engineering roles are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Prioritize mid-size and enterprise tech firms with established immigration infrastructure over early-stage startups without prior sponsorship experience.
Specialize in a high-demand AI subfield
Generalist AI skills are increasingly commoditized. Employers sponsor OPT workers when they see skills that are hard to find. Depth in LLM fine-tuning, computer vision, reinforcement learning, or ML infrastructure makes you a more defensible sponsorship investment for hiring managers.
File your STEM extension application at least 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS allows you to apply up to 90 days before your OPT end date. Filing early protects your work authorization if USCIS processing runs long. Late filing can create gaps that jeopardize your employment, so coordinate with your DSO well in advance.
Quantify your ML work in concrete business terms
Recruiters and hiring managers respond to outcomes, not methods. Instead of listing model architectures, describe what your work produced: reduced inference latency by 40%, improved recommendation CTR, or cut data pipeline costs. Business impact makes the sponsorship case easier to justify internally.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as AI Engineers in the United States?
Yes. AI Engineer is a STEM-qualifying role, which means F-1 students with a degree in computer science, data science, or a related field can work in this role on standard 12-month OPT and then apply for the 24-month STEM extension. That gives you up to 36 months of work authorization without employer sponsorship during that period.
Does the AI Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, yes. STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related STEM field, you'll almost certainly qualify. Confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer, since your school must authorize the extension and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find AI Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters for employers with active visa sponsorship histories, so you're not cold-applying to companies that won't sponsor. AI Engineer roles on the platform are sourced from employers who have previously filed H-1B petitions for engineering positions, which is the strongest proxy for willingness to sponsor OPT workers transitioning to H-1B.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my AI Engineer job ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends during which you can remain in the U.S. to find new work. If you're on STEM OPT, the same 60-day rule applies. You must report unemployment through your DSO. Extended unemployment beyond 90 days total during standard OPT (or 150 days during STEM OPT) can jeopardize your status, so act quickly.
Do AI Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large technology companies with dedicated immigration programs. The H-1B lottery runs in March for an October 1 start date, so timing matters. AI Engineers with specialized skills in areas like LLM development, MLOps, or computer vision tend to have stronger sponsorship cases. Starting the H-1B conversation with your employer six to nine months before your OPT expires gives both sides adequate planning time.
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