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Artificial intelligence F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated around Seattle and Redmond, where Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and a dense cluster of AI-focused startups actively file Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible roles. Washington's tech infrastructure and university research pipeline make it one of the most active states for AI sponsorship hiring.
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The Edge browser is a core strategic product and key entry point to Microsoft’s new AI ecosystem, serving hundreds of millions of users daily. As the hypercompetitive AI browser ecosystem evolves, the Edge team is focused on continuing to lead. The Edge Web Platform engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Browser Platform to join its on-device ML team to help deliver on-device ML capabilities developers want via new and evolving web APIs such as WebNN, the Prompt API, the Writing Assistance API, and more.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams across many parts of Microsoft, including with researchers to evaluate and optimize cutting-edge on-device models.
- Develop evaluation pipelines and datasets to ensure models meet developers’ needs.
- Integrate the models and runtimes into Edge and collaborate to improve the full on-device ML stack.
- Engage with the web ecosystem—including through the open web standards process—to ensure API designs are high quality and enable cross-browser interoperability.
- Contribute directly to the Chromium project for aspects that can be shared with other Chromium-based browsers.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Past experience contributing to a large-scale software engineering project.
- Past experience with evaluating and training ML models.
- Solid design, coding, and debugging skills in modern programming languages.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
Overview
The Edge browser is a core strategic product and key entry point to Microsoft’s new AI ecosystem, serving hundreds of millions of users daily. As the hypercompetitive AI browser ecosystem evolves, the Edge team is focused on continuing to lead. The Edge Web Platform engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Browser Platform to join its on-device ML team to help deliver on-device ML capabilities developers want via new and evolving web APIs such as WebNN, the Prompt API, the Writing Assistance API, and more.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams across many parts of Microsoft, including with researchers to evaluate and optimize cutting-edge on-device models.
- Develop evaluation pipelines and datasets to ensure models meet developers’ needs.
- Integrate the models and runtimes into Edge and collaborate to improve the full on-device ML stack.
- Engage with the web ecosystem—including through the open web standards process—to ensure API designs are high quality and enable cross-browser interoperability.
- Contribute directly to the Chromium project for aspects that can be shared with other Chromium-based browsers.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Past experience contributing to a large-scale software engineering project.
- Past experience with evaluating and training ML models.
- Solid design, coding, and debugging skills in modern programming languages.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Which artificial intelligence companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Washington?
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have consistently filed Labor Condition Applications for AI and machine learning roles in Washington, making them among the most active STEM OPT sponsors in the state. Beyond those hyperscalers, mid-size AI companies such as Tableau (now part of Salesforce), Convoy, and numerous University of Washington spinouts also have documented sponsorship histories. Checking DOL LCA disclosure data by employer and occupation code gives the clearest picture of actual filing activity.
Which cities in Washington have the most artificial intelligence F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Redmond account for the overwhelming share of AI STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Washington. Seattle's South Lake Union and Belltown corridors host Amazon's headquarters and dozens of AI startups, while Redmond is the base for Microsoft's AI and research divisions. Bellevue has grown significantly as a secondary tech hub, with several AI-focused firms establishing engineering offices there. Smaller concentrations exist near the University of Washington in the University District.
How do I find artificial intelligence F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, it surfaces Washington AI roles where employers have verified LCA filing history for-eligible occupations, so you can filter by occupation code and see which companies have actively sponsored similar positions. Beyond Migrate Mate, reviewing DOL LCA disclosure filings by Washington-based employers under STEM degree classifications for computer and information research scientists or machine learning engineers gives a data-backed view of real sponsorship activity in artificial intelligence.
What types of artificial intelligence roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that align with STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes and require a directly related degree tend to qualify. In AI, this commonly includes machine learning engineer, data scientist, computer vision engineer, natural language processing researcher, AI infrastructure engineer, and research scientist positions. The role must be tied to a qualifying STEM degree field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or electrical engineering. Employers confirm the qualifying degree requirement when filing the LCA and E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for STEM OPT roles.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in AI roles in Washington?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects how compensation packages are structured but does not alter federal STEM OPT requirements. Because Washington is a major tech hub, competition for AI roles is high and employers who sponsor tend to have dedicated HR and immigration support teams familiar with STEM OPT compliance, including the mandatory E-Verify enrollment and the requirement that employers and students complete a formal training plan. Washington's proximity to Vancouver, BC also means some candidates weigh cross-border options, though STEM OPT is strictly a U.S. authorization.