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Software Consultant roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a realistic runway to build consulting experience and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Embark on a transformative journey as our Expert Consultant, where intellectual rigor meets technological innovation. As an Expert Consultant, you will blend your advanced analytical skills and domain expertise to provide strategic oversight to our human-in-the-loop and model-in-the-loop data pipelines. You will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members. Your responsibilities will ensure data excellence through strategic oversight of high-quality data output, while delivering expert consultation throughout the pipeline and fostering iterative development. This position directly impacts the effectiveness and reliability of our AI solutions by maintaining the highest standards of data quality throughout the development process while building capability within the broader team.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted domain advisor to cross-functional teams, providing strategic direction and specialized problem-solving support
- Champion domain knowledge sharing across multiple channels and teams to maintain data quality excellence and standardization
- Drive collaborative efforts with science teams to optimize output of complex data collections in your domain expertise, ensuring data excellence through iterative feedback loops
- Foster team excellence through mentorship and motivation of peers and junior team members
- Make informed decisions on behalf of our customers, ensuring that selected code meets industry standards, best practices, and specific client needs
- Collaborate with AI teams to innovate model-in-the-loop and human-in-the-loop approaches, to ensure the collection of high-quality data, safeguarding data privacy and security for LLM training, and more
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in how LLMs and GenAI can be applied to your area of expertise to ensure our evaluations remain cutting-edge
- Develop and write demonstrations to illustrate "what good data looks like" in terms of meeting benchmarks for quality and efficiency
- Provide detailed feedback and explanations for your evaluations, helping to refine and improve the LLM's understanding and output
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience guiding and coaching other developers
- Previous experience working with or evaluating AI systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), AI tools for development productivity, contributing to open-source projects, and/or version control systems
- Prior experience in defining and creating benchmarks for assessing GenAI model performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, Boston - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Embark on a transformative journey as our Expert Consultant, where intellectual rigor meets technological innovation. As an Expert Consultant, you will blend your advanced analytical skills and domain expertise to provide strategic oversight to our human-in-the-loop and model-in-the-loop data pipelines. You will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members. Your responsibilities will ensure data excellence through strategic oversight of high-quality data output, while delivering expert consultation throughout the pipeline and fostering iterative development. This position directly impacts the effectiveness and reliability of our AI solutions by maintaining the highest standards of data quality throughout the development process while building capability within the broader team.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted domain advisor to cross-functional teams, providing strategic direction and specialized problem-solving support
- Champion domain knowledge sharing across multiple channels and teams to maintain data quality excellence and standardization
- Drive collaborative efforts with science teams to optimize output of complex data collections in your domain expertise, ensuring data excellence through iterative feedback loops
- Foster team excellence through mentorship and motivation of peers and junior team members
- Make informed decisions on behalf of our customers, ensuring that selected code meets industry standards, best practices, and specific client needs
- Collaborate with AI teams to innovate model-in-the-loop and human-in-the-loop approaches, to ensure the collection of high-quality data, safeguarding data privacy and security for LLM training, and more
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in how LLMs and GenAI can be applied to your area of expertise to ensure our evaluations remain cutting-edge
- Develop and write demonstrations to illustrate "what good data looks like" in terms of meeting benchmarks for quality and efficiency
- Provide detailed feedback and explanations for your evaluations, helping to refine and improve the LLM's understanding and output
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience guiding and coaching other developers
- Previous experience working with or evaluating AI systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), AI tools for development productivity, contributing to open-source projects, and/or version control systems
- Prior experience in defining and creating benchmarks for assessing GenAI model performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, Boston - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Software Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field in USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering degrees typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the match.
Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT is only valid with an E-Verify employer, so confirm enrollment before accepting any offer. Ask recruiters directly or search the E-Verify employer database to avoid offers that fall through at onboarding.
Benchmark consulting wages using OFLC Wage Search
Software Consultant roles span multiple SOC codes, which affects prevailing wage levels on the LCA your employer files. Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to know what wage tier your role falls under before negotiating.
Start the I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign a formal I-983 training plan outlining how the Software Consultant role connects to your STEM degree. Get this drafted and signed before your initial OPT expires so USCIS can process the extension without a gap in authorization.
Target consulting firms with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify consulting employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions for roles matching your background. Filing history signals that the employer understands the sponsorship process and won't stall when your OPT runway shortens.
Understand specialty occupation framing for your specific role
Not every Software Consultant posting is written to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Review the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the job description requires a directly related bachelor's degree, not just a general technical background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, but two conditions must both be met. Your degree must appear on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List under an approved CIP code, and the Software Consultant role must genuinely require that degree. Roles coded under Computer Systems Analysts or Software Developers in the SOC system typically satisfy the requirement, but your DSO reviews the specifics before authorizing the extension.
What E-Verify obligation does my employer have for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can start working on the STEM OPT extension. USCIS requires this enrollment as a condition of the program, and your DSO confirms it when authorizing your I-20 endorsement. If a company isn't enrolled, they must complete E-Verify enrollment before your extension start date or you can't legally begin. Browse STEM OPT-ready employers on Migrate Mate to find companies already meeting this requirement.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Software Consultant role?
The I-983 must explain how the day-to-day work of your Software Consultant position directly relates to your STEM degree. That means naming specific technical competencies from the role, mapping them to coursework or degree objectives, and having both you and a company supervisor sign off. Vague descriptions like 'applies technical skills' won't satisfy the STEM OPT program's practical training requirement.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT authorization is still valid when you're selected in the H-1B lottery and your employer files Form I-129 before the extension expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't file separately for cap-gap. Your EAD's cap-gap extension is confirmed through your updated I-20, which your DSO issues after USCIS receives the petition.
Can I work as a Software Consultant for a staffing firm or client-site placement on STEM OPT?
Yes, but the staffing firm itself must be your employer of record and enrolled in E-Verify, not the end client where you're placed. The I-983 training plan must reflect the work you actually perform at the client site, and the staffing firm's supervisor takes responsibility for signing and maintaining it. USCIS expects a direct employment relationship, so contract-to-hire arrangements require careful documentation.