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Senior ML Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With 36 months of total OPT work authorization, you have a realistic runway to build production ML experience and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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 Senior ML Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before targeting Senior ML Engineer roles. Computer science, electrical engineering, and statistics degrees typically qualify, but applied mathematics subfields vary by program classification.
Filter jobs by E-Verify enrollment status
Senior ML Engineer postings don't always disclose E-Verify enrollment. Run the employer name through the E-Verify employer search before accepting a screening call so you don't spend three rounds of interviews on an ineligible company.
Frame your ML specialization in LCA job duty language
When reviewing offer letters, confirm the job duties reference model development, training pipelines, or deployment infrastructure. DOL LCA filings for Senior ML Engineers that use vague duty language face higher OFLC scrutiny, which can delay your start date.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
Prepare a draft I-983 that maps your STEM OPT training objectives to specific ML engineering deliverables like model optimization or MLOps workflows. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT move faster when you arrive with a near-complete plan rather than explaining the form from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to target employers with STEM OPT hiring history
Search Senior ML Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers filtered for E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT and H-1B filing activity. This narrows your list to companies already set up for the compliance steps your authorization requires.
Time your STEM OPT application around H-1B cap registration
If your initial OPT expires before October 1, file your STEM OPT extension with your DSO at least 90 days early so cap-gap coverage keeps you authorized through the H-1B start date. USCIS requires the extension application to be timely filed for cap-gap to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior ML Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, statistics, or electrical engineering, and the Senior ML Engineer role involves work that directly relates to that field. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the official STEM designated degree list before recommending the extension on your I-20.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or federal contractor status before signing an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not a preference. If the company isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment before your STEM OPT start date, which adds processing time you'll want to account for before your initial OPT expires.
What goes in the I-983 training plan for a Senior ML Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe how the Senior ML Engineer role provides practical training in a STEM field directly related to your degree. Specific deliverables work better than job descriptions: include model architecture projects, data pipeline ownership, or production deployment responsibilities. Both you and a company supervisor must sign it, and your employer must report your training progress to your DSO every six months throughout the STEM OPT period.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify participation is terminated after your STEM OPT begins, your work authorization is no longer valid for that employer and you must stop working. USCIS expects continuous E-Verify enrollment throughout the STEM OPT period. Your DSO should be notified immediately, and you'll need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or pursue a change of status if you have another option available.
How do I find Senior ML Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior ML Engineer roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and with documented sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of identifying compliant companies. Because STEM OPT requires both E-Verify enrollment and a qualifying STEM role tied to your degree, starting with employers already familiar with the process shortens the time between offer and your training plan being signed.