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AI Intern roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, data science, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build hands-on AI experience while maintaining F-1 status.
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Get Access To All JobsAssociate Artificial Intelligence Engineer
The Associate Artificial Intelligence Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing AI solutions and machine learning models that provide innovative, data-driven solutions to complex business challenges. This role will involve collaboration within and across multiple departments to build cutting-edge solutions that enhance decision-making capabilities and optimize business performance.
Responsibilities:
- Understand business requirements, design, develop, and deploy scalable AI applications that aligned with business objectives.
- Develop high-performing, reusable, and reliable code following industry standards and best practices.
- Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and support.
- Build pipelines leveraging tools such as Python, Spark, Azure ML, and OpenAI.
- Collaborate with data analysts, data engineers, software engineers, and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Employ Azure DevOps and Git to ensure proper version control and adherence to CI/CD best practices.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve AI performance issues and production problems.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in AI, machine learning, and data engineering.
- Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent work ethic, and proactive attitude.
- Create necessary documentation relating to work produced.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/machine learning solutions.
- Development experience with Python programming (Spark, pandas, etc.) and SQL.
- Solid understanding of AI methodologies, including supervised/unsupervised learning, regression analysis, and neural networks.
- Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Azure (Azure Synapse, Azure ML, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions).
- Experience with Visual Studio, Git, and Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with software development fundamentals such as SOLID principles, Object-Oriented design, DRY, and Domain Driven Design.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Vibe Coding and familiarity with cutting-edge industry trends.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and Test Driven Development (TDD).
Travel:
- Less than 5%
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Associate Artificial Intelligence Engineer
The Associate Artificial Intelligence Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing AI solutions and machine learning models that provide innovative, data-driven solutions to complex business challenges. This role will involve collaboration within and across multiple departments to build cutting-edge solutions that enhance decision-making capabilities and optimize business performance.
Responsibilities:
- Understand business requirements, design, develop, and deploy scalable AI applications that aligned with business objectives.
- Develop high-performing, reusable, and reliable code following industry standards and best practices.
- Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and support.
- Build pipelines leveraging tools such as Python, Spark, Azure ML, and OpenAI.
- Collaborate with data analysts, data engineers, software engineers, and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Employ Azure DevOps and Git to ensure proper version control and adherence to CI/CD best practices.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve AI performance issues and production problems.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in AI, machine learning, and data engineering.
- Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent work ethic, and proactive attitude.
- Create necessary documentation relating to work produced.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/machine learning solutions.
- Development experience with Python programming (Spark, pandas, etc.) and SQL.
- Solid understanding of AI methodologies, including supervised/unsupervised learning, regression analysis, and neural networks.
- Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Azure (Azure Synapse, Azure ML, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions).
- Experience with Visual Studio, Git, and Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with software development fundamentals such as SOLID principles, Object-Oriented design, DRY, and Domain Driven Design.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Vibe Coding and familiarity with cutting-edge industry trends.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and Test Driven Development (TDD).
Travel:
- Less than 5%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an AI Intern
Confirm your CIP code covers AI work
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Computer science, data science, and statistics CIP codes typically qualify, but applied mathematics or information systems codes vary by program.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify Company ID or confirm enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of how far along you are in the hiring process.
Build your I-983 training plan around AI deliverables
Work with your hiring manager to document specific learning objectives tied to your AI internship tasks, such as model training pipelines, data labeling workflows, or evaluation frameworks. USCIS reviewers look for concrete skill development, not generic job descriptions, in your training plan.
Target startups with E-Verify through Migrate Mate
Many early-stage AI companies that would hire interns aren't listed on traditional employer databases. Search Migrate Mate to find AI intern roles filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers, saving you the step of manually vetting each company before applying.
Research prevailing wages for your AI internship level
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your internship's SOC code and location before negotiating compensation. Employers filing training plans under STEM OPT must pay you a wage that doesn't displace U.S. workers, and knowing the range strengthens your position.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days early
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Filing late forfeits your cap-gap protection and can create an authorization gap even if your new employer has already started onboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Intern role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list and the AI Intern position requires you to apply knowledge from that field. Computer science, data science, and electrical engineering degrees commonly qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the approved list before recommending the extension on your I-20.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my AI Intern employer?
Every employer who hires a STEM OPT student must be enrolled in E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility verification program administered by DHS. You can confirm enrollment by asking the employer for their E-Verify Company ID or searching the E-Verify employer database directly. Working for a non-enrolled employer invalidates your STEM OPT authorization, even if your EAD is still valid.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an AI internship?
The I-983 requires your employer to identify specific learning objectives, the supervision structure, and how the internship relates to your STEM degree. For an AI internship, this typically means documenting skills like machine learning model development, data pipeline design, or AI evaluation methods. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO must receive it before your extension is approved.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm an AI Intern on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and you're selected in the lottery before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B takes effect. You can continue your AI internship or any authorized OPT employment during this period without interruption, as long as the petition remains pending or approved.
Where can I find AI Intern roles open to STEM OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to find AI Intern postings from employers already enrolled in E-Verify. Filtering for STEM OPT-eligible roles saves time compared to manually confirming E-Verify status for each company. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for AI and machine learning roles to understand which job titles and SOC codes align with your degree for training plan purposes.