AI-Native Software Engineering Research Leader

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher to advance research on applying AI to large-scale software systems in government and industry settings. You will disseminate findings to engineering teams and the broader research community, shaping SEI's AI-native strategy.

You will work with world-class software engineers, researchers, and data scientists, leading projects, publishing results, and mentoring junior staff

Qualifications

• PhD with at least five years of relevant research experience.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed venues.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and disseminate AI-native software engineering research in industry and government contexts.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and sponsors to shape strategy and impact.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve AI-assisted software delivery.

Skills

Research leadership

Technical communication

Academic publishing

Collaboration

Problem solving

AI in software engineering

Education

PhD

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher to advance research on applying AI to large-scale software systems in government and industry settings. You will disseminate findings to engineering teams and the broader research community, shaping SEI's AI-native strategy.

You will work with world-class software engineers, researchers, and data scientists, leading projects, publishing results, and mentoring junior staff