STEM OPT AI Program Manager Jobs
AI Program Manager roles sit at the intersection of machine learning delivery and cross-functional leadership, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT holders with degrees in computer science, data science, or engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and every employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you.
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Get Access To All JobsMust-Have Qualifications
- 3 years of hands-on experience building AI products/applications.
- 3 years of application development experience.
- End-to-end RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation experience.
- Experience with LangGraph and LangChain.
- Strong Python development and querying experience.
- SQL and database experience.
- Snowflake experience required.
- AI/ML development experience.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience developing AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
- 2+ years of experience building solutions using Agentic AI technologies and Generative AI frameworks.
- Relevant experience delivering production-ready AI applications from concept through deployment.
Preferred Technical Skills
AI & Generative AI:
- Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, Semantic Search and Embeddings & AI Evaluation Frameworks.
- Experience with one or more: LangGraph, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, LlamaIndex.
Programming & Development:
- Python (required), SQL, REST APIs, Git/GitHub, FastAPI or equivalent backend frameworks.
Cloud & Data Platforms:
- Experience with one or more Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock & Google Cloud AI Services.
Data & Integration:
- Any of the below or more: Vector Databases, Azure AI Search, PostgreSQL, Snowflake.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 3 years of hands-on experience building AI products/applications.
- 3 years of application development experience.
- End-to-end RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation experience.
- Experience with LangGraph and LangChain.
- Strong Python development and querying experience.
- SQL and database experience.
- Snowflake experience required.
- AI/ML development experience.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience developing AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
- 2+ years of experience building solutions using Agentic AI technologies and Generative AI frameworks.
- Relevant experience delivering production-ready AI applications from concept through deployment.
Preferred Technical Skills
AI & Generative AI:
- Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, Semantic Search and Embeddings & AI Evaluation Frameworks.
- Experience with one or more: LangGraph, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, LlamaIndex.
Programming & Development:
- Python (required), SQL, REST APIs, Git/GitHub, FastAPI or equivalent backend frameworks.
Cloud & Data Platforms:
- Experience with one or more Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock & Google Cloud AI Services.
Data & Integration:
- Any of the below or more: Vector Databases, Azure AI Search, PostgreSQL, Snowflake.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an AI Program Manager
Verify your degree qualifies under STEM OPT
AI Program Manager roles typically accept computer science, data science, engineering, and information systems degrees. Cross-reference your CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List before you apply to confirm your program qualifies.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Every employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name and location to confirm enrollment status before signing any offer letter.
Frame your I-983 training plan around AI delivery outcomes
Generic training plans get pushed back by DSOs. Map your AI Program Manager responsibilities to measurable learning goals, like overseeing model deployment cycles or managing cross-functional ML sprint reviews, to satisfy USCIS requirements for a structured training plan.
Target companies with active AI infrastructure buildouts
Program managers are hired when an organization is scaling, not experimenting. Focus your search on employers who have posted multiple AI or ML engineering roles recently, which signals active project pipelines that need program management oversight.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by E-Verify status
Screening hundreds of AI Program Manager postings for E-Verify enrollment manually is impractical. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from verified E-Verify employers, so you spend your time on applications that are actually available to you on STEM OPT.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your OPT end date falls mid-process
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires and you're selected, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm the exact filing and selection timeline with your DSO so there's no gap between your STEM OPT end date and cap-gap activation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Program Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your CIP code, not the role itself. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field, and the AI Program Manager position uses that training, your DSO can authorize the 24-month extension. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your CIP code is included.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, full stop. This applies to the specific legal entity employing you, not just the parent company. Before accepting an offer, use the E-Verify employer search to confirm the exact hiring entity is enrolled. A company using a staffing agency or subsidiary as the employer of record must have that entity enrolled, not just the parent organization.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an AI Program Manager role?
Your I-983 must describe how the position provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For an AI Program Manager role, that means documenting specific responsibilities tied to your field, such as managing machine learning project delivery, coordinating between data science and engineering teams, or overseeing AI model lifecycle processes. Vague descriptions referencing only general management skills will likely prompt a DSO revision request.
How do I find AI Program Manager jobs that are open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for STEM OPT and visa-sponsored job searches. It filters AI Program Manager roles by employers already enrolled in E-Verify, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally hire you under STEM OPT. Standard job boards don't filter by E-Verify status, which means you often can't tell whether a posting is actually available to you until late in the process.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, or until your H-1B start date if it's later. You can continue working for the same employer during cap-gap without any interruption, as long as USCIS has accepted the petition. Confirm your OPT end date and petition filing timeline with your DSO well in advance.