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AI Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months total on your F-1 authorization, 12 months of OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, data science, or a related STEM field must align with the CIP code on your I-20.
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The Senior Technology Implementation Professional delivers new AI technological solutions to meet business needs within a specified scope while aligned to enterprise objectives. The Senior Technology Implementation Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues who specializes in AI applications architect where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior Technology Implementation Professional gathers and documents business system and functional requirements, influences system design to optimize support and ensures solutions meet the business objectives and requirements for AI solution. Primary focus is to build scalable, secure and user-facing software applications powered by AI models. Completes and/or coordinates implementation of design and requirements, testing, operational readiness, and transition to the appropriate production support team. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and performs work without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Design workflows, interfaces and LLM orchestrations. Design resilient microservices, AP layers and backend pipelines to handle non-deterministic AI outputs and dynamic token streaming. Ensure data privacy and AI frameworks.
Influence business partners on solutions, work with offshore and vendors to implement the best solution for the business needs.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
- 3-5+ years leading enterprise AI/GenAI initiatives, including design, implementation, and production support of AI powered applications.
- Experience designing and deploying Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, prompt engineering, and agent orchestration frameworks.
- Responsible AI
- Healthcare compliance
- Business value realization
- AI product delivery leadership
- Azure OpenAI and Microsoft AI ecosystem experience
- Experience implementing AI solutions on Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with Responsible AI practices including model governance, fairness, explainability, privacy controls, human-in-the-loop review processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams consisting of business partners, architects, engineers, product owners, security teams, and vendors to deliver enterprise AI capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree of Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field
Additional Information
Work-At-Home Requirements
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$80,900 - $110,300 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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The Senior Technology Implementation Professional delivers new AI technological solutions to meet business needs within a specified scope while aligned to enterprise objectives. The Senior Technology Implementation Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues who specializes in AI applications architect where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior Technology Implementation Professional gathers and documents business system and functional requirements, influences system design to optimize support and ensures solutions meet the business objectives and requirements for AI solution. Primary focus is to build scalable, secure and user-facing software applications powered by AI models. Completes and/or coordinates implementation of design and requirements, testing, operational readiness, and transition to the appropriate production support team. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and performs work without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Design workflows, interfaces and LLM orchestrations. Design resilient microservices, AP layers and backend pipelines to handle non-deterministic AI outputs and dynamic token streaming. Ensure data privacy and AI frameworks.
Influence business partners on solutions, work with offshore and vendors to implement the best solution for the business needs.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
- 3-5+ years leading enterprise AI/GenAI initiatives, including design, implementation, and production support of AI powered applications.
- Experience designing and deploying Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, prompt engineering, and agent orchestration frameworks.
- Responsible AI
- Healthcare compliance
- Business value realization
- AI product delivery leadership
- Azure OpenAI and Microsoft AI ecosystem experience
- Experience implementing AI solutions on Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with Responsible AI practices including model governance, fairness, explainability, privacy controls, human-in-the-loop review processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams consisting of business partners, architects, engineers, product owners, security teams, and vendors to deliver enterprise AI capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree of Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field
Additional Information
Work-At-Home Requirements
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$80,900 - $110,300 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code on your I-20 maps to a recognized STEM field. Computer science, electrical engineering, and statistics all qualify, but your DSO must confirm the match before your STEM OPT application goes to USCIS.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer identification number before signing anything. Any employer not enrolled in E-Verify legally cannot employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how enthusiastic they are about hiring you.
Target AI roles at E-Verify registered companies using Migrate Mate
Search AI Engineer positions on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers already enrolled in E-Verify. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend vetting each company individually before deciding whether to apply.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan scope early
Your I-983 must show how the AI Engineer role provides practical training in your STEM field. Bring a draft to the offer stage and ask the hiring manager to confirm the job duties align with it, revisions after you start can delay your extension.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for AI Engineer roles under the relevant SOC code in your metro area. Your offer should meet or exceed this figure, since employers will certify wage compliance if they later sponsor your H-1B visa.
Apply 90 days before your OPT end date
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed while your initial OPT is still valid. Missing the 90-day filing window means losing work authorization continuity, so sync your application timeline with your DSO well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, AI Engineer positions typically qualify because they require applied knowledge in computer science, machine learning, or a related STEM discipline. Your degree's CIP code on your I-20 must correspond to a STEM-designated field as recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree and job offer meet the criteria before you apply.
How do I verify that an AI Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the employer directly for their E-Verify employer identification number or request confirmation from HR before accepting an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not optional. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an AI Engineer role?
Your I-983 must describe how the AI Engineer position provides structured practical training in your STEM field, including the specific skills you'll develop, the supervision you'll receive, and how the role relates to your degree. AI-specific duties like model development, data pipeline engineering, or MLOps implementation all support a strong training plan. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS will process your extension.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery during my STEM OPT period?
If your H-1B is selected and your employer files a timely change-of-status petition, cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, even if your EAD expires before then. You can continue working for the same employer during this period. USCIS requires your OPT to be valid at the time of the H-1B filing for cap-gap to apply.
Where can I find AI Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists AI Engineer roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify, so you're not spending time applying to companies that can't legally hire you on a STEM OPT extension. You can filter by role type and authorization requirements to surface positions where your F-1 status is a workable fit from the start of the application process.