AI Safety Lead for High-Assurance Software

Carnegie Mellon University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Bus pass

Family Concierge

Fitness center access

Job summary

The SEI at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA, seeks an AI Safety Lead to guide research and customer projects that integrate AI into software systems with a focus on safe operation and high assurance. You will lead cross-functional teams, align deliverables with customer needs, and drive innovation in AI-enabled software engineering.

You will plan, execute, and oversee projects, coordinating with SEI and CMU teams while maintaining high standards for safety, security, and compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience; OR MS with 8+ years; OR PhD with 5+ years.
• Willingness to travel to SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.
• Background check and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI Safety technical solution strategies and plans.
• Lead planning and execution of AI Safety projects, ensuring alignment with state of the art and customer expectations.
• Coordinate across SEI and CMU support functions to enable project execution.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers and conduct regular reviews.
• Contribute to strategic planning using customer feedback and project data.

Skills

Technical leadership

Solutions engineering

Quality assurance

Outcome driven

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in CS/EE

MS in CS/EE

BS in CS/EE

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Model-based systems engineering

Job description

The SEI at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA, seeks an AI Safety Lead to guide research and customer projects that integrate AI into software systems with a focus on safe operation and high assurance. You will lead cross-functional teams, align deliverables with customer needs, and drive innovation in AI-enabled software engineering.

You will plan, execute, and oversee projects, coordinating with SEI and CMU teams while maintaining high standards for safety, security, and compliance.