Applied Security Researcher – Forensics & Network Analysis

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Staff Software Engineer to advance research-driven software, incident response tools, and forensics applications. You will work across the stack, from low-level networking to user-facing tools, in collaboration with researchers and engineers.

The role requires strong Unix/Linux programming, systems know-how, and the ability to translate complex questions into rigorous prototypes and reports.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Internet protocols and functionality.
• Systems-level programming experience.
• Strong experience with UNIX/Linux.
• Familiarity with hardware vulnerabilities and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype software for digital forensics, incident response, and investigations.
• Contribute to research-level software across components from low-level networking to software implementation.
• Communicate findings clearly in discussions, presentations, and formal reports.

Skills

Internet protocols

Systems-level programming

Unix/Linux

RF/SDR technologies

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

MS in Computer Science or related

PhD in Computer Science or related

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Staff Software Engineer to advance research-driven software, incident response tools, and forensics applications. You will work across the stack, from low-level networking to user-facing tools, in collaboration with researchers and engineers.

The role requires strong Unix/Linux programming, systems know-how, and the ability to translate complex questions into rigorous prototypes and reports.