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Senior AI Software Engineer roles are among the most actively H-1B visa sponsored positions in the U.S. tech industry. Employers regularly petition for candidates with machine learning expertise, and the specialty occupation requirement is straightforward to satisfy with a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform, helping over 4,700 customers—including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, and Square—build better products and digital experiences. With powerful AI Agents embedded across our platform, teams can analyze, test, and optimize user experiences faster than ever. Ranked #1 across multiple categories in G2's Winter 2026 Report, Amplitude is the best-in-class solution for product, data, and marketing teams.
As an organization, we deliver for our customers by living our values. We operate from a place of humility, take ownership of problems and successes, approach challenges with a growth mindset, and put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Amplitude's Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM
Amplitude's People Systems & AI team is on a mission to rebuild how HR teams interact with technology—moving from manual, system-centric workflows to AI-native, outcome-driven experiences. We are building a modern HR stack powered by multi-agent orchestration, custom applications, and intelligent automation layered on top of our core systems (Workday, Greenhouse, Anaplan, NetSuite, and more). As our Senior AI Software Engineer, you'll be the primary technical builder on the team, owning the design, development, and production lifecycle of custom AI-powered applications that connect and orchestrate data across our people systems.
As a Senior AI Software Engineer, you will:
- Build custom AI-powered applications and multi-agent pipelines that orchestrate data and workflows across people, finance, and enterprise systems—think automated recruiting assistants, performance review agents, and workforce planning triggers
- Own end-to-end development of secure, production-grade internal tools, including architecture, AWS cloud infrastructure, security, deployment, and maintenance
- Design and build API integrations that make data flow reliably and safely between HR platforms, with security-first design for sensitive employee data
- Partner closely with HRBPs, recruiters, finance, and People leadership to translate business requirements into working software that non-technical users can actually use and trust
- Drive technical evaluation of new AI tools and frameworks, contributing to our two-track roadmap of committed outcome-based projects and short-cycle experiments on emerging capabilities
YOU'LL BE A GREAT ADDITION TO THE TEAM IF YOU HAVE:
- Familiarity with HR or people systems (Workday, Anaplan, ATS like Greenhouse, Ashby or similar)—you don't need to be an admin, but understanding the data model matters
- Experience with iPaaS or integration platforms like Workato, MuleSoft, or Zapier, and a sense for when to use them vs. writing custom code
- Hands-on experience with low-code/pro-code app builders like Superblocks or Lovable for shipping internal tools quickly
- Experience with multi-agent orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or similar) and agentic AI patterns like tool use, memory, planning, and chaining
- Comfort operating in fast-moving environments where the roadmap evolves and priorities shift as new capabilities emerge
AT A MINIMUM, YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals across frontend and backend development, including proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
- Hands-on experience building and consuming REST APIs and event-driven integrations
- Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS, or similar)
- Strong understanding of security best practices for applications handling sensitive or personal data
- Experience with AI/ML APIs and LLM integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)—building agents, RAG pipelines, or AI-powered workflows
- Ability to work autonomously, move fast, and make sound architectural decisions without heavy oversight
OUR VALUES:
At Amplitude, our values guide how we show up for one another and for our customers:
- Humility: We operate from a place of empathy and openness, seeking to understand many points of view.
- Ownership: We take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared company success.
- Growth Mindset: We're tenacious in the face of challenges and seek feedback in order to grow ourselves and others.
- Customer Centricity: We put the customer at the center of everything we do and are deeply committed to their success.
WE CARE ABOUT THE WELL-BEING OF OUR TEAM: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.
Some of our benefit programs include:
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, Vision on select plans
- Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more
- Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness (monthly), commuter transit/parking (monthly), learning and development (quarterly), home office equipment (annual), and much more
- Excellent Parental benefits including: 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support
- Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions and high quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
OTHER FUN FACTS ABOUT AMPLITUDE:
- Our customers love us! They've said we're the #1 product analytics solution for 23 quarters in a row on G2.
- We care a lot about product innovation. We've made significant investments in talent and infrastructure to build the most powerful AI analytics platform on the market.
- We invest in our people. We offer mentorship programs, management training, and wellness initiatives.
- We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off.
- We were founded in 2012, went public via a direct listing in September 2021, and are now trading under the ticker $AMPL.
- We're a global and fast-growing team! We have employees around the world and offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo.
- Our mascot is Data Monster, who loves to chow down on numbers, charts, and graphs. Nom nom.
Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.
Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
Based on legislation in New York City, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in New York City. New York City salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in California outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. California salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington state. Washington salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans. Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
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Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Large tech employers like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta sponsor hundreds of AI engineering roles annually. Focusing your search on companies with a demonstrated H-1B filing history dramatically improves your odds of receiving a sponsorship offer.
Emphasize your ML stack in applications
Employers filing H-1B petitions for AI engineers need to justify the specialty occupation requirement. A resume that clearly maps your PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LLM experience to the specific role description strengthens both your application and their petition.
Start the H-1B process before your OPT expires
H-1B cap filings open in March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, confirm your employer will apply for a cap-gap extension to keep you authorized through the transition without a gap in employment.
Consider O-1A if you have notable research or publications
Senior AI engineers with published papers, patents, or conference presentations at NeurIPS or ICML may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed year-round without a cap.
Understand how the H-1B lottery affects your timeline
With a roughly 25% selection rate, H-1B lottery results are uncertain. Discuss backup authorization strategies with your employer early, including OPT extensions, L-1 visa transfers if you have overseas experience, or cap-exempt employer options like universities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior AI Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Senior AI Software Engineer positions consistently qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved thousands of H-1B petitions for AI and machine learning engineering roles. Employers should document that the degree requirement is standard industry practice for the position, which is well-established in AI engineering.
What degree do I need for visa sponsorship as a Senior AI Software Engineer?
Most employers and USCIS require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data science, mathematics, or a related technical field. A degree in an unrelated field is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard unless paired with substantial graduate coursework in AI or ML. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency strengthens the petition.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for AI engineering roles compared to other tech jobs?
AI and machine learning engineering roles are among the most frequently sponsored H-1B occupations. Employers are highly motivated to sponsor because qualified candidates are scarce relative to demand. That said, H-1B selection is determined by lottery, not by role type or employer. Your best lever is targeting large employers with cap-exempt research divisions or companies with strong petition approval histories. Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers are actively sponsoring.
Can I get sponsored on an E-3 or TN visa as a Senior AI Software Engineer?
Australian citizens can pursue sponsorship through the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a far higher approval rate than H-1B. Senior AI Software Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 with the same degree requirements. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa's computer systems analyst category, though the role title and duties need to map precisely to the approved TN occupation list.
Do employers need to pay anything to sponsor a Senior AI Software Engineer on an H-1B?
Yes, and the employer bears those costs, not the employee. Filing fees vary by employer size and whether premium processing is used, but they are legally required to cover all mandatory H-1B costs. Employers cannot pass government filing fees to the employee. If a company asks you to cover H-1B filing costs, that is a legal violation and a red flag. Most legitimate tech employers absorb these costs without hesitation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior AI Software Engineer 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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