STEM OPT Machine Learning Intern Jobs
Machine Learning Intern roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization, you have real runway to build ML experience while staying compliant with USCIS training plan requirements.
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SUMMARY
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day.
DESCRIPTION
Apple's ML Data Operations group is seeking a Data Operations Engineer to support internal data collection efforts powering our next generation of consumer machine learning features. In this role, you will work shoulder-to-shoulder with full-time Apple scientists and engineers, not just coordinating logistics, but developing a genuine technical understanding of the ML experiments you support. You will be responsible for the hands-on bring-up, execution, and quality oversight of internal data collection studies, operating in a highly collaborative and technically demanding cross-functional environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering, Operations, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience supporting or executing human user studies, behavioral research, or data collection operations in an academic or industry setting.
- Track record of partnering with ML engineers or researchers to define data requirements, quality standards, or collection specifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in user research operations, data collection coordination, or a related technical operations role.
- Hands-on familiarity with ML data pipelines, annotation tools, or dataset management practices.
- Experience working directly with engineering and science teams, with comfort reading technical documentation, data schemas, or experiment specifications.
- Familiarity with handling sensitive human data and adhering to strict privacy and consent protocols.
- Highly organized self-starter who can manage multiple concurrent internal studies with minimal oversight.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate fluidly across both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify data anomalies and inconsistencies during live collection.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $214,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Machine Learning Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm STEM OPT eligibility. Computer science, statistics, and electrical engineering codes commonly support ML intern roles, but data science program codes vary by institution.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm a company is actively enrolled before signing an offer. Startups and research labs frequently hire ML interns but may not yet be enrolled, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers.
Draft your I-983 around measurable ML deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must link specific learning objectives to your ML intern work. Frame deliverables around model evaluation metrics, dataset pipelines, or deployment tasks rather than vague project descriptions that DSOs commonly flag for revision.
Target employers with established research infrastructure
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active STEM OPT hiring history in machine learning and data science roles. Companies running internal research teams or university partnerships are structured to support the E-Verify and I-983 compliance process.
Apply early if your OPT end date overlaps cap season
If your initial OPT expires between April and September, cap-gap protection can extend your authorization through September 30 while an H-1B visa petition is pending. Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your EAD expires.
Use O*NET to align your training plan job zone
Look up the Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist occupation in O*NET to identify the job zone and typical education requirements. Use that language in your I-983 to demonstrate the role requires your STEM degree rather than general technical skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Machine Learning Intern role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It qualifies if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Machine learning intern positions typically require a background in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related STEM field. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific CIP code, not the job title alone.
What does an employer need to do to hire you on STEM OPT?
The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan before your STEM OPT extension begins. The I-983 requires them to describe your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Employers who haven't hired STEM OPT students before often need guidance on this step.
How do you find Machine Learning Intern roles from employers already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate lets you search machine learning intern positions filtered by employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. You can also cross-reference a company's E-Verify status directly through the E-Verify employer search before applying, which saves time if you're targeting smaller research teams or early-stage companies.
What happens to your work authorization if your OPT expires during H-1B cap season?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Machine Learning Intern or full-time ML role during this period without interruption, provided the petition remains pending or approved.
Can a part-time Machine Learning Internship count toward STEM OPT?
USCIS requires STEM OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week with a qualifying E-Verify employer. A part-time ML internship at or above that threshold is generally acceptable, but the I-983 training plan must reflect a genuine learning experience tied to your STEM degree, not a minimal or administrative role.