AI-Driven Software Engineering Research Lead

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher in Pittsburgh, PA. You will conduct research at the intersection of AI and large-scale software engineering, applying methods in government and industry settings to advance software quality and delivery.

You will lead projects, collaborate with world-class engineers and sponsors, publish findings, and help shape the AI-native software engineering strategy while mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AI-in-software-engineering research and apply findings to industry and government problems.
• Lead research projects and coordinate with sponsors and collaborators.
• Disseminate results to engineering teams and the broader research community.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to strategy development.

Skills

Software engineering

Research methods

Technical communication

Collaboration

Proposal writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher in Pittsburgh, PA. You will conduct research at the intersection of AI and large-scale software engineering, applying methods in government and industry settings to advance software quality and delivery.

You will lead projects, collaborate with world-class engineers and sponsors, publish findings, and help shape the AI-native software engineering strategy while mentoring