STEM OPT Machine Learning Scientist Jobs
Machine Learning Scientist roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving F-1 graduates with degrees in computer science, statistics, or related fields up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond their initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain Data/Solution Pipeline Engineering to ensure a robust and scalable data infrastructure that supports the training and deployment of machine learning models. Analyze existing Micron data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that can enhance machine learning model development. Design, implement, and iterate on machine learning models to address specific business challenges and enhance product functionality. Collaborate on data preprocessing and feature engineering to enhance the quality of input data for machine learning models. Design and optimize data structures in data management systems (Cloud platforms - Snowflake, GCP, Azure) to enable AI/ML solutions. Build custom software components and analytics applications. Design & Implement strategies for deploying machine learning models into production environments. Responsible for selecting best model to meet both model performance and minimize compute costs. Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track the performance of deployed models and facilitate continuous improvement. Create/Maintain CI/CD pipelines of machine learning solutions in the cloud environment. Collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for integrating Generative artificial intelligence capabilities into Project solutions/platform. Collaborate with the Product team to design a Tactical roadmap for the adoption of Generative AI Technologies, paradigms & frameworks following organizational best practices. Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications leveraging Generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), multimodal architectures, and advanced prompt engineering. Responsibilities include fine-tuning pre-trained models on domain-specific datasets, implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for knowledge grounding, and building agentic systems that orchestrate autonomous workflows and integrate with domain-specific APIs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Position requires:
- Enterprise-grade end-to-end machine learning systems in cloud environments
- Regression and classification algorithms, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative AI
- Event-driven pipelines using Pub/Sub, Solace, or Kafka
- Docker and Kubernetes
- ETL/ELT pipelines with Kubeflow, Dataflow, or Airflow
- SQL
- API development (RESTful APIs) for machine learning models
- LLMs, multimodal models, prompt engineering, and agentic systems
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning domain specific models
- Semiconductor manufacturing big data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain Data/Solution Pipeline Engineering to ensure a robust and scalable data infrastructure that supports the training and deployment of machine learning models. Analyze existing Micron data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that can enhance machine learning model development. Design, implement, and iterate on machine learning models to address specific business challenges and enhance product functionality. Collaborate on data preprocessing and feature engineering to enhance the quality of input data for machine learning models. Design and optimize data structures in data management systems (Cloud platforms - Snowflake, GCP, Azure) to enable AI/ML solutions. Build custom software components and analytics applications. Design & Implement strategies for deploying machine learning models into production environments. Responsible for selecting best model to meet both model performance and minimize compute costs. Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track the performance of deployed models and facilitate continuous improvement. Create/Maintain CI/CD pipelines of machine learning solutions in the cloud environment. Collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for integrating Generative artificial intelligence capabilities into Project solutions/platform. Collaborate with the Product team to design a Tactical roadmap for the adoption of Generative AI Technologies, paradigms & frameworks following organizational best practices. Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications leveraging Generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), multimodal architectures, and advanced prompt engineering. Responsibilities include fine-tuning pre-trained models on domain-specific datasets, implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for knowledge grounding, and building agentic systems that orchestrate autonomous workflows and integrate with domain-specific APIs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Position requires:
- Enterprise-grade end-to-end machine learning systems in cloud environments
- Regression and classification algorithms, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative AI
- Event-driven pipelines using Pub/Sub, Solace, or Kafka
- Docker and Kubernetes
- ETL/ELT pipelines with Kubeflow, Dataflow, or Airflow
- SQL
- API development (RESTful APIs) for machine learning models
- LLMs, multimodal models, prompt engineering, and agentic systems
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning domain specific models
- Semiconductor manufacturing big data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Machine Learning Scientist
Verify your CIP code matches ML roles
Your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code must align with an approved STEM field. Check your I-20 against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying, since a mismatch disqualifies you from the 24-month extension entirely.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview round. Employers not enrolled cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, so catching this early saves you from offer letters you can't legally accept.
Build your I-983 training plan around ML deliverables
Your training plan must tie learning objectives to concrete, measurable outcomes specific to your Machine Learning Scientist role, such as model accuracy benchmarks or deployment milestones. Generic job descriptions get flagged by DSOs and delay your extension start date.
Target employers with existing LCA filings in ML
Use Migrate Mate to filter Machine Learning Scientist roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're targeting companies with an established STEM OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship track record rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS allows you to apply up to 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. File your I-765 as early as that window opens, since USCIS processing can take several months and a late application leaves a gap in your work authorization.
Negotiate your start date around your EAD card
You can't legally begin work until your STEM OPT EAD is physically in hand, even if your previous EAD has expired and USCIS approved the extension. Build at least a two-week buffer into any negotiated start date to account for mail delivery delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Machine Learning Scientist?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, statistics, mathematics, electrical engineering, and data science degrees typically qualify. Check your I-20 for your recorded CIP code and cross-reference it with the DHS list before your DSO submits your extension recommendation. Degrees in non-STEM fields do not qualify even if your job title is technical.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Machine Learning Scientist employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you begin working under STEM OPT authorization. Enrollment applies at the specific worksite level, not just the parent company, so verify that the office or lab where you'll actually work is enrolled. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool. Companies that hire through staffing agencies must also meet additional placement requirements under STEM OPT rules.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Machine Learning Scientist role?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day work as a Machine Learning Scientist directly relates to your STEM degree, with specific learning objectives and measurable outcomes. For ML roles, this means documenting model development cycles, research methodologies, or production deployment goals rather than general job duties. Your DSO reviews and approves it, and your employer must report your progress to USCIS every six months. Vague plans are routinely sent back for revision.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm a Machine Learning Scientist on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization and status through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Machine Learning Scientist without interruption during that period. If your H-1B petition is not selected in the lottery or is denied, your cap-gap protection ends and you must stop working immediately.
How do I find Machine Learning Scientist employers who support STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Machine Learning Scientist roles filtered to employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filings. LCA history is a reliable indicator that a company has the compliance infrastructure to support STEM OPT, including E-Verify enrollment and willingness to engage in the I-983 process. Targeting these employers upfront avoids late-stage conversations where a company realizes it can't meet the federal requirements.