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Applied AI Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM degree categories that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Every employer you work for must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan with your DSO before your extension starts.
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DeepIntent is leading the healthcare advertising industry with data-driven solutions built for the future. From day one, our mission has been to improve patient outcomes through the artful use of advertising, data science, and real-world clinical data.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for an Applied AI Engineer to embed directly with our US commercial and operational teams building a human and agentic “operating system” that powers how we work as a company. In this role, you will be a builder and a problem-solver — someone who translates day-to-day operational pain points into practical AI agent and automation solutions that free up capacity for higher-value work. This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about applied AI, comfortable working across business and technical teams, and excited to see their work make an immediate and measurable impact.
Build & Deploy AI Agents and Automations:
- Design, build, and deploy AI agents that automate administrative and repetitive workflows across commercial operations.
- Identify high-value automation opportunities by working directly with stakeholders to map processes and surface inefficiencies.
- Develop solutions using LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic Claude), workflow automation tools, RESTful APIs, and Python scripting.
- Prototype, iterate, and ship working solutions quickly — moving from problem to deployed tool with minimal overhead.
Partner with Business Teams:
- Serve as the technical point of contact embedded within commercial and PMO teams, building strong working relationships with non-technical stakeholders.
- Translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical requirements and executable solutions.
- Communicate progress, surface blockers, and present solutions in a way that is accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Maintain & Document:
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for all tools, workflows, and integrations you build.
- Monitor deployed solutions and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and adoption.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering
- Hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools, including configuring and prompting models from providers such as OpenAI or Anthropic (i.e. you’ve successfully shipped a product or feature using Claude Code)
- 2+ years of hands-on software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or personal projects with deployed, real-world applications
- Comfortable working with RESTful APIs, MCP servers, and integrating third-party services.
- Scripting language (i.e. Python) proficiency — you can write scripts, build lightweight automations, and debug independently.
- Understanding of prompt engineering best practices.
- Naturally curious and proactive — you seek out problems, propose solutions, and don’t wait to be told what to build next.
- Strong communicator who can work fluidly across business and engineering functions.
- Comfortable with ambiguity — you can scope your own work and adapt as priorities shift.
- Based in or able to work effectively within Eastern Time (EST).
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range of $105,000 - $120,000. The base salary range takes into consideration each candidate's skills, experience and qualifications.
- In addition, we offer an annualized bonus plan and competitive benefits as well as many other company offerings.
We believe great work starts with great support. That’s why DeepIntent offers a competitive, holistic benefits package designed to empower you both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team based in the US:
- Competitive base salary plus performance based bonus or commission
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K match program
- Unlimited PTO policy and paid holidays
- Remote friendly culture with flexible work options
- Career development and advanced education support
- WFH and internet stipends, plus many more perks and benefits!
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team based in India:
- Competitive base salary plus performance based bonus
- Comprehensive medical insurance, and paid holidays
- Hybrid-friendly culture with flexible work options
- Professional development reimbursement
- WiFi reimbursement and health and wellness allowance plus many more perks and benefits!
Here's what you can expect when you join our team based in Europe:
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive medical insurance, and flexible PTO
- Hybrid-friendly culture with flexible work options
- Professional development reimbursement
- WiFi reimbursement, and parental leave plus many more perks and benefits!
DeepIntent is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.
DeepIntent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, immigration status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in advance.
DeepIntent’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.
CCPA Notice: If you are a California resident applying for a role at DeepIntent, we may collect personal information as part of the application process in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To learn more about the categories of information we collect and your rights, please contact PeopleOps@deepintent.com to see our full Applicant Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
DeepIntent is leading the healthcare advertising industry with data-driven solutions built for the future. From day one, our mission has been to improve patient outcomes through the artful use of advertising, data science, and real-world clinical data.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for an Applied AI Engineer to embed directly with our US commercial and operational teams building a human and agentic “operating system” that powers how we work as a company. In this role, you will be a builder and a problem-solver — someone who translates day-to-day operational pain points into practical AI agent and automation solutions that free up capacity for higher-value work. This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about applied AI, comfortable working across business and technical teams, and excited to see their work make an immediate and measurable impact.
Build & Deploy AI Agents and Automations:
- Design, build, and deploy AI agents that automate administrative and repetitive workflows across commercial operations.
- Identify high-value automation opportunities by working directly with stakeholders to map processes and surface inefficiencies.
- Develop solutions using LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic Claude), workflow automation tools, RESTful APIs, and Python scripting.
- Prototype, iterate, and ship working solutions quickly — moving from problem to deployed tool with minimal overhead.
Partner with Business Teams:
- Serve as the technical point of contact embedded within commercial and PMO teams, building strong working relationships with non-technical stakeholders.
- Translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical requirements and executable solutions.
- Communicate progress, surface blockers, and present solutions in a way that is accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Maintain & Document:
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for all tools, workflows, and integrations you build.
- Monitor deployed solutions and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and adoption.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering
- Hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools, including configuring and prompting models from providers such as OpenAI or Anthropic (i.e. you’ve successfully shipped a product or feature using Claude Code)
- 2+ years of hands-on software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or personal projects with deployed, real-world applications
- Comfortable working with RESTful APIs, MCP servers, and integrating third-party services.
- Scripting language (i.e. Python) proficiency — you can write scripts, build lightweight automations, and debug independently.
- Understanding of prompt engineering best practices.
- Naturally curious and proactive — you seek out problems, propose solutions, and don’t wait to be told what to build next.
- Strong communicator who can work fluidly across business and engineering functions.
- Comfortable with ambiguity — you can scope your own work and adapt as priorities shift.
- Based in or able to work effectively within Eastern Time (EST).
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range of $105,000 - $120,000. The base salary range takes into consideration each candidate's skills, experience and qualifications.
- In addition, we offer an annualized bonus plan and competitive benefits as well as many other company offerings.
We believe great work starts with great support. That’s why DeepIntent offers a competitive, holistic benefits package designed to empower you both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team based in the US:
- Competitive base salary plus performance based bonus or commission
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K match program
- Unlimited PTO policy and paid holidays
- Remote friendly culture with flexible work options
- Career development and advanced education support
- WFH and internet stipends, plus many more perks and benefits!
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team based in India:
- Competitive base salary plus performance based bonus
- Comprehensive medical insurance, and paid holidays
- Hybrid-friendly culture with flexible work options
- Professional development reimbursement
- WiFi reimbursement and health and wellness allowance plus many more perks and benefits!
Here's what you can expect when you join our team based in Europe:
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive medical insurance, and flexible PTO
- Hybrid-friendly culture with flexible work options
- Professional development reimbursement
- WiFi reimbursement, and parental leave plus many more perks and benefits!
DeepIntent is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.
DeepIntent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, immigration status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in advance.
DeepIntent’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.
CCPA Notice: If you are a California resident applying for a role at DeepIntent, we may collect personal information as part of the application process in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To learn more about the categories of information we collect and your rights, please contact PeopleOps@deepintent.com to see our full Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Applied AI Engineer
Confirm your CIP code qualifies first
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer science, electrical engineering, and data science CIP codes typically qualify, but applied mathematics or interdisciplinary programs sometimes don't.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm any company is actively enrolled, not just registered. Enrollment status can lapse, and accepting an offer from an unenrolled employer invalidates your STEM OPT extension before it begins.
Frame your I-983 training plan around AI deliverables
Work with your DSO to list specific model training tasks, ML pipeline responsibilities, and evaluation benchmarks in your I-983. Vague descriptions like 'software development' create compliance risk during ICE site visits; AI-specific objectives tied to your degree field do not.
Target teams with dedicated ML infrastructure budgets
Applied AI Engineer roles at companies without production ML systems often convert to generalist software roles over time, which can undermine the degree-field connection USCIS requires. Look for teams running inference at scale or maintaining model registries as a sign of genuine AI practice.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers hiring OPT students
Migrate Mate lets you search Applied AI Engineer openings filtered to employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with documented OPT hiring history, cutting the manual verification step out of your job search entirely.
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Does an Applied AI Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries a qualifying CIP code. Computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, and data science programs typically appear on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself also needs to directly relate to that degree field, so a job focused on building, training, or deploying AI models fits cleanly. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before filing.
What E-Verify steps does my employer need to complete for my STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. Enrollment alone isn't enough; the company must also sign the I-983 training plan with you and your DSO, report material changes to your role within five business days, and cooperate with any ICE site visit. You can confirm active enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool before signing an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Applied AI Engineer?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your degree field, not just your job title. For an Applied AI Engineer, that means listing concrete deliverables: model architecture decisions, dataset pipeline ownership, evaluation framework development, or deployment responsibilities. Generic software tasks weaken the connection to your STEM degree and create compliance exposure. Your DSO reviews and co-signs the plan before ICE and SEVP receive it.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
Cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization if your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires. The extension runs through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B is filed for. You continue working for the same E-Verify employer under the same role without interruption. USCIS issues a cap-gap receipt notice confirming your continued authorization.
Where can I find Applied AI Engineer jobs with employers already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters Applied AI Engineer listings to employers enrolled in E-Verify and with a history of hiring F-1 OPT students, so you're not manually cross-referencing the E-Verify employer search against job postings. You can also check DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to see which companies have filed for AI-related roles previously, which is a reliable signal that their HR teams understand OPT documentation requirements.
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