AI Security Research Intern — Red Team & Forensics (Onsite)

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute in Pittsburgh is seeking an AI Security Research Intern to contribute to Threat Analysis activities. The role will engage in AI assurance, red-teaming, and forensics, supporting national security objectives while working with seasoned engineers and researchers.

Candidates must be working toward a degree in CS/CE/cybersecurity, be eligible to work in the United States, and join onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office part-time in Fall 2026

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field and pursuing MS.
• Willingness to travel to SEI/CMU locations as needed.
• Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
• Able to work part-time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office.

Responsibilities

• AI Assurance and security research tasks within the Threat Analysis Directorate.
• Red-teaming of AI systems to identify and mitigate risks.
• Documentation of results and findings for stakeholders.

Skills

AI/ML Fundamentals

Python Programming

Red Teaming

Documentation

Education

CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Pursuing MS

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ART

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute in Pittsburgh is seeking an AI Security Research Intern to contribute to Threat Analysis activities. The role will engage in AI assurance, red-teaming, and forensics, supporting national security objectives while working with seasoned engineers and researchers.

Candidates must be working toward a degree in CS/CE/cybersecurity, be eligible to work in the United States, and join onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office part-time in Fall 2026