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AI Solution Architect roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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93857
Department
NYL Direct
Job Function
NYL Direct
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Solution Architect translates business vision into technology solutions, designing enterprise-grade architectures that support innovation and efficiency. This role connects stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions align with implementation-focused objectives and technology standards.
As an AI Solution Architect, you will provide technical support and architectural guidance focused on artificial intelligence solutions, including generative AI and machine learning. You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, design scalable solutions that support business value, and guide the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring responsible practices, proper governance, and enterprise integration.
What You'll Do:
- Provide implementation-focused architectural support on standard initiatives across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Design, document, and implement solid technology solutions that meet business requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed application portfolio roadmaps.
- Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and governance frameworks in all solutions.
- Lead efforts in selecting and standardizing tools, platforms, and design patterns.
- Conduct technical reviews, solution assessments, and engage in architecture discussions.
- Provide architectural and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery roadmaps.
- Create and maintain thorough documentation and artifacts related to solution architecture.
- Analyze the organizational, operational, and financial impacts of proposed solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their relevance and potential impact on business needs.
- Maintain knowledge of technology trends and their implications for current systems and future projects.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure cohesive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.
What You'll Bring:
- Design AI solutions including generative AI, machine learning, and other AI technologies
- Establish guidelines for responsible AI development and implementation
- Define data and infrastructure requirements for various AI solution types
- Evaluate AI technologies and platforms based on use case requirements
- Guide cross-functional teams on implementation approaches for different AI technologies
- Develop frameworks for AI governance, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
- Strong understanding of software architecture and technology principles
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Job Requisition ID: 93857
Requisition ID
93857
Department
NYL Direct
Job Function
NYL Direct
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Solution Architect translates business vision into technology solutions, designing enterprise-grade architectures that support innovation and efficiency. This role connects stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions align with implementation-focused objectives and technology standards.
As an AI Solution Architect, you will provide technical support and architectural guidance focused on artificial intelligence solutions, including generative AI and machine learning. You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, design scalable solutions that support business value, and guide the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring responsible practices, proper governance, and enterprise integration.
What You'll Do:
- Provide implementation-focused architectural support on standard initiatives across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Design, document, and implement solid technology solutions that meet business requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed application portfolio roadmaps.
- Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and governance frameworks in all solutions.
- Lead efforts in selecting and standardizing tools, platforms, and design patterns.
- Conduct technical reviews, solution assessments, and engage in architecture discussions.
- Provide architectural and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery roadmaps.
- Create and maintain thorough documentation and artifacts related to solution architecture.
- Analyze the organizational, operational, and financial impacts of proposed solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their relevance and potential impact on business needs.
- Maintain knowledge of technology trends and their implications for current systems and future projects.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure cohesive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.
What You'll Bring:
- Design AI solutions including generative AI, machine learning, and other AI technologies
- Establish guidelines for responsible AI development and implementation
- Define data and infrastructure requirements for various AI solution types
- Evaluate AI technologies and platforms based on use case requirements
- Guide cross-functional teams on implementation approaches for different AI technologies
- Develop frameworks for AI governance, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
- Strong understanding of software architecture and technology principles
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in AI Solution Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an eligible STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but interdisciplinary or business-focused degrees sometimes don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your prospective employer directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. STEM OPT is void without it, and many smaller consulting firms or AI startups haven't enrolled even when they're otherwise willing to hire on OPT.
Structure your I-983 around architecture deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must tie your day-to-day work to your STEM degree. For AI Solution Architect roles, document specific learning objectives around systems design, model deployment, and cloud infrastructure so your DSO can approve it without revision.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before finalizing compensation, run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-1299 or the closest AI architecture classification in your metro area. If your offered salary falls below the prevailing wage Level I, that's a signal the employer may struggle with a future H-1B petition.
Target employers with H-1B filing history in AI roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for AI, machine learning, or solution architect titles. Those employers already understand STEM OPT requirements and are far more likely to support your H-1B transition before your authorization window closes.
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Does an AI Solution Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering, and your job duties involve applying that technical knowledge directly. The role must be tied to your degree through a signed I-983 training plan approved by your DSO. Roles that are primarily sales, account management, or client-facing without a technical engineering component may not qualify.
What STEM degrees are eligible for the STEM OPT extension for this role?
Degrees with CIP codes in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information systems, applied mathematics, and data science are commonly approved. You can cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm eligibility before your application. If your degree is in a borderline field like management information systems or computational social science, confirm with your DSO early.
How do I verify that an employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. You can also verify employer enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by DHS. For AI Solution Architect roles at large tech companies this is rarely an issue, but smaller AI consultancies and early-stage startups frequently aren't enrolled, which would make STEM OPT employment unauthorized.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an AI Solution Architect position?
Your I-983 must describe how the position's training goals relate to your STEM degree. For an AI Solution Architect, document specific technical objectives such as designing large-scale machine learning pipelines, architecting cloud-native AI systems, or implementing model governance frameworks. Vague descriptions like 'learning business skills' will be rejected by your DSO. USCIS may also audit the plan, so tie every goal to a concrete engineering or scientific competency.
Where can I find AI Solution Architect jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers who have active E-Verify enrollment and a history of filing Labor Condition Applications for technical roles, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the STEM OPT process. This matters for AI Solution Architect positions because the H-1B transition timeline is tight and employers who have never filed before often can't move fast enough to meet the cap deadline.
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