AI-Driven Software Engineering Researcher

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher to investigate applying AI to large-scale software engineering problems in government and industry, and to translate findings into engineering practice.

You will collaborate with world-class software engineers, researchers, and data scientists, publish in top venues, and help shape SEI's AI-native strategy while mentoring junior team members and guiding project teams.

Qualifications

• PhD with at least two years of research experience.
• Proven ability to conduct research and apply scientific methods.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Record of publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed venues.
• Ability to collaborate with sponsors and teams across disciplines.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers and guiding projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI applications to industry and government-scale software engineering problems.
• Apply research results to real-world government and industry settings and disseminate results.
• Contribute to SEI AI-native software engineering strategy and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with software engineers, researchers, and data scientists.
• Mentor junior team members and help plan and deliver technical strategy.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Adapt to changes

Research methods

Technical communication

Peer-reviewed publications

Collaboration

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD

Job description

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher to investigate applying AI to large-scale software engineering problems in government and industry, and to translate findings into engineering practice.

You will collaborate with world-class software engineers, researchers, and data scientists, publish in top venues, and help shape SEI's AI-native strategy while mentoring junior team members and guiding project teams.