AI Software Engineer

What We Do: The CERT division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a federally funded research and development center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, engages in state-of-the-art research and development and provides robust solutions focused on ensuring that software engineers, cybersecurity experts, network and system administrators, and others are able to resist, recognize, and recover from attacks on software systems. Our Data Integration Team (DIT) in the Threat Analysis Directorate (TAD) helps programs apply best practices and adopt emerging tools and techniques to advance solutions in malware analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis and coordination. The goal of the DIT team is to provide software development support for the TAD to build, manage, and sustain a homogeneous applications environment using a range of skills throughout the software development lifecycle. Position Summary: You'll be responsible for conceiving, documenting, developing, testing, and deploying software applications and systems to improve the capabilities of analysts to effectively deliver solutions to the CERT customers. You will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle and will be involved in key decisions regarding software design and technology selection, architecture, and design of resilient and secure systems. Requirements: BS degree in computer science or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline plus eight (8) years of related work experience; or MS degree in a relevant discipline plus five (5) years of related work experience; or PhD in a relevant discipline with two (2) years of applicable experience. Willingness to complete modest travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission. You will be subject to a background investigation, and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong software development skills in Python Working knowledge of software design and engineering knowledge and expertise in the software development life cycle Familiarity with the Linux operating system and UNIX operating system internals in general A clear understanding and passion for delivering value of quality using modern software engineering practices and methodologies Strong grasp of the fundamentals of computer science, such as programming, data structures, and algorithms Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD concepts and, preferably, experience employing them in project work An understanding of the efficient use of modern machine learning platforms like PyTorch or TensorFlow to develop machine learning solutions Strong communication skills Desired Experience: Experience applying software engineering techniques in solution development Experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning solution development Experience with the Python framework and Django is a plus Experience with AWS is a plus Working knowledge of an applied machine learning area like computer vision, autonomy, natural language processing, or audio analysis Experience with C++ is a plus Experience in cybersecurity is a plus Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and grow into new areas of work Location: Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, PA Job Function: Software/Applications Development/Engineering Position Type: Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time: Full time Pay Basis: Salary More Information: Please visit Why Carnegie Mellon to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. Click here to view a listing of employee benefits Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Statement of Assurance #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-03