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AI Solution Architect roles are among the most actively H-1B visa sponsored positions in the U.S. tech sector, with employers ranging from cloud providers to enterprise consulting firms. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and USCIS consistently approves petitions for this specialty occupation. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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93857
Department
NYL Direct
Job Function
NYL Direct
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Solution Architect translates business vision into technology solutions, designing enterprise-grade architectures that support innovation and efficiency. This role connects stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions align with implementation-focused objectives and technology standards.
As an AI Solution Architect, you will provide technical support and architectural guidance focused on artificial intelligence solutions, including generative AI and machine learning. You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, design scalable solutions that support business value, and guide the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring responsible practices, proper governance, and enterprise integration.
What You'll Do:
- Provide implementation-focused architectural support on standard initiatives across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Design, document, and implement solid technology solutions that meet business requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed application portfolio roadmaps.
- Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and governance frameworks in all solutions.
- Lead efforts in selecting and standardizing tools, platforms, and design patterns.
- Conduct technical reviews, solution assessments, and engage in architecture discussions.
- Provide architectural and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery roadmaps.
- Create and maintain thorough documentation and artifacts related to solution architecture.
- Analyze the organizational, operational, and financial impacts of proposed solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their relevance and potential impact on business needs.
- Maintain knowledge of technology trends and their implications for current systems and future projects.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure cohesive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.
What You'll Bring:
- Design AI solutions including generative AI, machine learning, and other AI technologies
- Establish guidelines for responsible AI development and implementation
- Define data and infrastructure requirements for various AI solution types
- Evaluate AI technologies and platforms based on use case requirements
- Guide cross-functional teams on implementation approaches for different AI technologies
- Develop frameworks for AI governance, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
- Strong understanding of software architecture and technology principles
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Job Requisition ID: 93857
Requisition ID
93857
Department
NYL Direct
Job Function
NYL Direct
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Solution Architect translates business vision into technology solutions, designing enterprise-grade architectures that support innovation and efficiency. This role connects stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions align with implementation-focused objectives and technology standards.
As an AI Solution Architect, you will provide technical support and architectural guidance focused on artificial intelligence solutions, including generative AI and machine learning. You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, design scalable solutions that support business value, and guide the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring responsible practices, proper governance, and enterprise integration.
What You'll Do:
- Provide implementation-focused architectural support on standard initiatives across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Design, document, and implement solid technology solutions that meet business requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed application portfolio roadmaps.
- Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and governance frameworks in all solutions.
- Lead efforts in selecting and standardizing tools, platforms, and design patterns.
- Conduct technical reviews, solution assessments, and engage in architecture discussions.
- Provide architectural and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery roadmaps.
- Create and maintain thorough documentation and artifacts related to solution architecture.
- Analyze the organizational, operational, and financial impacts of proposed solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their relevance and potential impact on business needs.
- Maintain knowledge of technology trends and their implications for current systems and future projects.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure cohesive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.
What You'll Bring:
- Design AI solutions including generative AI, machine learning, and other AI technologies
- Establish guidelines for responsible AI development and implementation
- Define data and infrastructure requirements for various AI solution types
- Evaluate AI technologies and platforms based on use case requirements
- Guide cross-functional teams on implementation approaches for different AI technologies
- Develop frameworks for AI governance, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
- Strong understanding of software architecture and technology principles
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding AI Solution Architect Jobs
Target consulting firms and system integrators first
Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, and similar firms sponsor H-1B workers at scale and have established immigration teams. They hire AI Solution Architects regularly and are experienced with the full petition process, reducing delays.
Frame your degree around AI and systems architecture
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to the role. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree maps cleanly. If your degree is adjacent, prepare a credential evaluation letter addressing the specialty occupation connection.
Document cloud certifications alongside your credentials
AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud certifications signal role-specific expertise to employers. Sponsoring companies want confidence you can deliver before investing in a petition. Certifications strengthen your case during hiring and support the specialty occupation argument.
Understand the LCA requirement before your offer letter
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirm your prospective employer has done this before or has an immigration attorney on retainer to manage it.
Apply during H-1B cap season if you're outside the U.S.
H-1B registrations open each March for an October start date. If you're offshore and need cap-subject status, time your job search to have an offer confirmed by late February so your employer can register you in the lottery window.
Highlight enterprise architecture experience in your resume
Employers justify sponsorship cost when they can't easily hire domestically. Demonstrating specialized skills in AI integration, cloud-native design, or large-scale solution delivery makes the business case for your petition stronger and faster to approve.
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Find AI Solution Architect JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is AI Solution Architect considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. AI Solution Architect consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria because the role theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved thousands of H-1B petitions for solution architect titles across cloud, enterprise, and AI-focused contexts. Roles with generic titles like 'Solutions Consultant' can face more scrutiny, so job title specificity matters.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor AI Solution Architects?
H-1B is by far the most common, used for full-time positions requiring specialty occupation status. O-1A is an option for architects with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as published research, speaking engagements, or named contributions to widely adopted AI systems. Australians may qualify for the E-3, which has no lottery and faster processing. Canadian and Mexican citizens can explore the TN visa under the USMCA for certain engineering and computer-related roles.
Does my degree field need to exactly match 'AI' to qualify for this role?
Not exactly. USCIS accepts degrees in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or information systems as qualifying for AI Solution Architect roles. A degree in an adjacent field can still qualify if you can demonstrate it provides the theoretical foundation for the work. If your degree is in a less technical area, employers can supplement with a credential evaluation or evidence of equivalent progressive work experience.
How do I find AI Solution Architect roles where employers are actively willing to sponsor?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have an established sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship policies only after an interview. Employers who have previously filed H-1B petitions for solution architect or similar titles are the most reliable targets, and Migrate Mate surfaces those opportunities directly.
Can an AI Solution Architect on H-1B change employers mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. If you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days after your initial approval and your new employer files a petition before your current status expires, you can begin working for the new employer once the receipt notice is issued. The new petition doesn't need to be approved first. This is particularly relevant in AI consulting, where project-based contracts sometimes lead to employer transitions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored AI Solution Architect jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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