AI Security Engineer — Flexible, Scalable AI Systems

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

8% retirement contribution
Tuition benefits
Relocation assistance
Flexible work arrangements
Parental and military leave

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute CERT Division at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an Assistant AI Security Software Engineer to advance AI security and resilience in national security contexts. You will collaborate with researchers and customers to develop machine learning-based prototypes, tools, and automated solutions for AI security challenges.

You will work with elite AI and cybersecurity professionals and university partners to translate research concepts into practical

Qualifications

  • BS in computer science, machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or related discipline.
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and system design.
  • Experience with containerization and microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop ML-based prototypes, tools, and systems for AI security applications.
  • Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to design and run experimental AI security solutions.
  • Apply software engineering best practices to build scalable, maintainable systems.
  • Process and analyze large cybersecurity datasets (e.g., malware, NetFlow, incident data)
  • Support AI red teaming and adversarial ML initiatives
  • Translate research concepts into practical, operational capabilities, able to work independently or in a team.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals
Analytical thinking
Team collaboration
Communication

Education

BS in computer science, ML, cybersecurity, statistics, or related discipline

Tools

Containerization
Microservices architectures

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute CERT Division at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an Assistant AI Security Software Engineer to advance AI security and resilience in national security contexts. You will collaborate with researchers and customers to develop machine learning-based prototypes, tools, and automated solutions for AI security challenges.

You will work with elite AI and cybersecurity professionals and university partners to translate research concepts into practical

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