Carnegie Mellon University

AI and Software Engineering Research Scientist

Carnegie Mellon University$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in computer science, software engineering, or related field; or 8 years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years of experience in edge software systems engineering
  • Strong empirical research abilities
  • Proficient in both written and verbal communication
  • Record of publications in top-tier venues related to software engineering and AI

Responsibilities

  • Develop and prototype advanced technologies for government and industry
  • Balance short-term customer needs with long-term technical goals
  • Represent technical work to customers and stakeholders
  • Advance TAS research agenda in edge software systems
  • Be an integral part of the AISE Lab, exploring AI-assisted software engineering tools

Benefits

  • Flexible travel opportunities (~10% to sponsor sites and conferences)
  • Onsite work environment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Participation in cutting-edge research initiatives in AI and software engineering
Full Job Description

Position Summary:

As an AI and Software Engineering Research Scientist in the TAS Initiative you will develop, mature, and prototype technologies, and transition these technologies to government and industry organizations. You will directly develop and apply work with customers, balancing short-term customer needs with long-term goals of solving complex technical challenges within the development of `tactical edge and AI-enabled systems. You will represent technical work with customers, stakeholders, and the academic community, while advancing the TAS research agenda in edge software systems, in areas such as:

  • Edge AI in DDIL (degraded, disconnected, intermittent, limited) environments
  • Edge Intelligence
  • Edge-to-Cloud continuum
  • UaX-Edge collaboration
  • Software engineering for AI-enabled systems, including agentic AI systems

As part of the AI-native Software Engineering (AISE) directorate you will also be a part of the AISE Lab, advancing and learning about the state-of-the-art in AI-assisted tools and processes that are changing the practice of software engineering.

Requirements:

  • PhD in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, or related discipline with two (2) or more years of experience in engineering of edge software systems, or equivalent, such as 8 years of demonstrated experience leading development and transition of innovative software engineering techniques to practice
  • Strong empirical research skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Development and deployment of edge software systems, or systems with similar technical challenges, into operational environments
  • Ability to communicate research outcomes, demonstrated by a publication record which includes relevant top-tier venues in software engineering and AI
  • Development of successful research proposals
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in teams with a variety of technical and organizational skills

Other Requirements:

  • Flexible to travel to sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (~10% travel).
  • Able and willing to work onsite at the SEI office in Pittsburgh, 5 days per week.
  • You will be subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of War) security clearance.

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded in 1900. The university is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is known for its programs in computer science, engineering, and the arts. Carnegie Mellon has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. The university has a strong focus on research and has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations. Carnegie Mellon is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.
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