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Who we are looking for
As part of State Street’s Enterprise Architecture organization, the Assistant Vice President, AI Governance Engineering reports directly to the Vice President of AI Governance Engineering. As an AI Solution Software Engineer, you will bridge the gap between advanced AI research and production-ready software. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that optimize technology governance reviews, assess the risk of solution designs being deployed in production, and ensure risk-based decisions are appropriately auditable. This role requires a candidate who possesses strong software engineering fundamentals and a deep academic or practical foundation in Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Large Language Models (LLMs).
What you will be responsible for
As an AI Solution Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Software Development: Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code to integrate AI/ML models into workflow automation that assist State Street application development teams in describing the architecture of their solutions and helping reviewers assess application design quality and risk.
- AI Solution Engineering: Collaborate with our AI engineering center of excellence in leveraging our enterprise AI frameworks, including MCP and RAG enterprise solutions, to deliver and maintain working AI-driven workflows.
- Workflow Integration Design: Integrate our non-deterministic AI solution capabilities with our Appian-based deterministic workflow orchestration system and implement effective application design guardrails.
- Testing & Optimization: Conduct rigorous testing, performance tuning, and optimization of AI models for speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency.
- Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with product managers and engineering teams across State Street to understand business needs and propose innovative AI solutions.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Proficiency in Java and Python
- Understanding of core AI architecture capabilities such as RAG and MCP
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally to achieve consensus and common goals/objectives when individual business objectives may be in conflict
- Ability to make clear and logical architectural recommendations
- Ability to use data to make decisions
- Collaborative partner able to influence and drive accountability across the organization
- Outcome oriented and focused business and regulatory commitments
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (M.S.) in Computer Science (or a closely related technical field) with a focus on building AI-driven solutions.
- 3-5 years + of AI development experience
- Programming Languages Proficiency in Java and Python
- SDLC: Proficiency with modern coding practices and SDLC tools for software release
- AI/ML Frameworks: Hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jext.
- Modern AI Tech Stack: Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Chroma, Milvus).
- Software Engineering: Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming (OOP), and software design patterns.
- Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Data Systems: Experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $118,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
AI-Enabled Workflow Governance AI Solution Engineer
Who we are looking for
As part of State Street’s Enterprise Architecture organization, the Assistant Vice President, AI Governance Engineering reports directly to the Vice President of AI Governance Engineering. As an AI Solution Software Engineer, you will bridge the gap between advanced AI research and production-ready software. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that optimize technology governance reviews, assess the risk of solution designs being deployed in production, and ensure risk-based decisions are appropriately auditable. This role requires a candidate who possesses strong software engineering fundamentals and a deep academic or practical foundation in Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Large Language Models (LLMs).
What you will be responsible for
As an AI Solution Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Software Development: Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code to integrate AI/ML models into workflow automation that assist State Street application development teams in describing the architecture of their solutions and helping reviewers assess application design quality and risk.
- AI Solution Engineering: Collaborate with our AI engineering center of excellence in leveraging our enterprise AI frameworks, including MCP and RAG enterprise solutions, to deliver and maintain working AI-driven workflows.
- Workflow Integration Design: Integrate our non-deterministic AI solution capabilities with our Appian-based deterministic workflow orchestration system and implement effective application design guardrails.
- Testing & Optimization: Conduct rigorous testing, performance tuning, and optimization of AI models for speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency.
- Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with product managers and engineering teams across State Street to understand business needs and propose innovative AI solutions.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Proficiency in Java and Python
- Understanding of core AI architecture capabilities such as RAG and MCP
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally to achieve consensus and common goals/objectives when individual business objectives may be in conflict
- Ability to make clear and logical architectural recommendations
- Ability to use data to make decisions
- Collaborative partner able to influence and drive accountability across the organization
- Outcome oriented and focused business and regulatory commitments
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (M.S.) in Computer Science (or a closely related technical field) with a focus on building AI-driven solutions.
- 3-5 years + of AI development experience
- Programming Languages Proficiency in Java and Python
- SDLC: Proficiency with modern coding practices and SDLC tools for software release
- AI/ML Frameworks: Hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jext.
- Modern AI Tech Stack: Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Chroma, Milvus).
- Software Engineering: Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming (OOP), and software design patterns.
- Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Data Systems: Experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $118,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Verify your CIP code matches AI roles
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code falls under an approved STEM field before applying. Computer science, computer engineering, and data science CIP codes are typically eligible. Your DSO can confirm your specific code against the STEM OPT designated degree program list.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is currently enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Some startups let enrollment lapse. You can also search the E-Verify employer database yourself to verify active participation status before you invest time in their interview process.
Tailor your resume to AI job requirements
AI Software Developer postings frequently list specific frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain as hard requirements. Align your resume's skills section to the exact tools named in each job description so applicant tracking systems don't filter you out before a recruiter reviews your application.
Target employers with active AI LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified Labor Condition Application filings in AI and software development roles. LCA history signals that the company understands STEM OPT compliance and has filed the required DOL documentation for international workers before.
File your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must complete and sign the I-983 before you begin work on the STEM OPT extension. AI roles should map specific learning objectives, like model deployment or system architecture skills, to your degree field. A vague training plan increases the risk of a SEVIS compliance issue later.
Understand cap-gap protection during H-1B transition
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30. Make sure your employer files by the April 1 deadline so there's no gap between your STEM OPT end date and H-1B start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for STEM OPT as an AI Software Developer?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, and data science typically qualify. The classification is based on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Your DSO can confirm eligibility using your official transcript and I-20.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not optional. The employer must be actively enrolled at the time you begin work, not just registered in the past. You can verify a company's current enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. If an employer isn't enrolled, you cannot work there on your STEM OPT extension regardless of the job offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an AI Software Developer role?
The I-983 must connect your specific work activities to the STEM field your degree covers. For an AI Software Developer, this means documenting learning objectives tied to tasks like designing machine learning pipelines, building inference systems, or applying statistical modeling. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy USCIS requirements. Your employer signs the form, and your DSO must receive and validate it before your extension begins.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
If your employer submits a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. This covers the gap between your STEM OPT expiration and the October 1 H-1B start date. Your employer must file on time for this protection to apply, so confirm their filing timeline well in advance.
Where can I find AI Software Developer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters AI Software Developer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, which indicates they've hired international workers and understand the compliance requirements. Targeting these employers reduces the back-and-forth of explaining STEM OPT mechanics to HR teams unfamiliar with E-Verify enrollment or I-983 obligations.