STEM OPT Cloud AI Architect Jobs
Cloud AI Architect roles sit squarely within STEM-designated fields, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM discipline must align with the role's technical requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Agentic AI Architect
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
- Design and develop AI agent-based solutions
- Lead architecture for multiple projects across cloud environments
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to define solutions
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools
- Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and performance
- Guide deployment strategies and system improvements
- Document architecture, processes, and standards
Requirement:
- Strong experience with AWS or GCP (AWS Bedrock preferred)
- Hands-on experience building AI Agents (Agentic AI)
- Experience with multi-cloud and enterprise architecture
- Knowledge of APIs, data integration, and automation
- Strong understanding of security, DevOps, and cloud best practices
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale systems
- Experience working in multi-vendor or global environments
Interested candidates can send their updated resumes at jobs@global-itech.com
Job Title: Agentic AI Architect
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
- Design and develop AI agent-based solutions
- Lead architecture for multiple projects across cloud environments
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to define solutions
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools
- Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and performance
- Guide deployment strategies and system improvements
- Document architecture, processes, and standards
Requirement:
- Strong experience with AWS or GCP (AWS Bedrock preferred)
- Hands-on experience building AI Agents (Agentic AI)
- Experience with multi-cloud and enterprise architecture
- Knowledge of APIs, data integration, and automation
- Strong understanding of security, DevOps, and cloud best practices
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale systems
- Experience working in multi-vendor or global environments
Interested candidates can send their updated resumes at jobs@global-itech.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Cloud AI Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a STEM-designated field recognized by DHS. A mismatch between your listed CIP code and the Cloud AI Architect role can block your extension approval entirely.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance to final rounds. An employer can hire you on OPT without E-Verify, but you cannot activate your 24-month STEM extension until they enroll.
Build an I-983 training plan around cloud AI deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to the job, not just your job title. For Cloud AI Architect roles, document measurable goals around model deployment, cloud infrastructure design, or MLOps pipelines so your DSO can sign off without revisions.
Target employers with active LCA filings in cloud computing
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud AI Architect jobs by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications in cloud and AI-adjacent occupation codes, giving you a verified signal that the company has sponsored technical STEM roles before.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Look up the wage level for your specific cloud AI role and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your employer will need to certify a prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor going in prevents surprises during offer finalization.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days early
USCIS recommends submitting the I-765 for your STEM extension up to 90 days before your current EAD expires. Late filing without a timely receipt notice can create a gap in your work authorization between the end of initial OPT and extension approval.
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Find Cloud AI Architect JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud AI Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself must also involve direct application of your STEM training. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Cloud AI Architect to confirm the technical degree requirements align with your background.
What E-Verify steps does my employer need to complete for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can take effect. Enrollment is a federal requirement, not optional. You can ask HR for their E-Verify Company ID or request confirmation directly. If they aren't enrolled, they must complete E-Verify registration before you can start working under the extended authorization.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Cloud AI Architect position?
Your I-983 must describe specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For a Cloud AI Architect role, this typically includes goals around cloud infrastructure architecture, AI model deployment pipelines, integration of machine learning services, and performance benchmarking. Vague job descriptions won't satisfy USCIS standards, so work with your employer to make the objectives concrete and role-specific.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and my employer files an H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and your registration is selected, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT status and EAD remain valid during this bridge period. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap protection; it applies automatically under USCIS regulations.
Where can I find Cloud AI Architect jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Cloud AI Architect roles filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history in technical occupation codes. Searching there narrows your list to companies that have already navigated the compliance requirements for STEM OPT students, rather than spending time on employers who may be unfamiliar with the process.
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