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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Overview

Open Jobs154+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type72% On-site
Median Salary$48K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
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Adobe
AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer
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AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer
Adobe
San Jose, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$45/hr - $55/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Insitro
Machine Learning Intern
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Machine Learning Intern
Insitro
South San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
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Hybrid
Associate's

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Aml Jv, LLC
Bioinformatics Machine Learning Intern
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Bioinformatics Machine Learning Intern
Aml Jv, LLC
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
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Doctorate

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BillGO, Inc.
AI/ML Intern
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AI/ML Intern
BillGO, Inc.
Fort Collins, Colorado
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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PathAI
Machine Learning Intern/Co-op
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Machine Learning Intern/Co-op
PathAI
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Hybrid
Master's

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Tips 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 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.

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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.

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