Cybersecurity Data Scientist — AI & Research Solutions

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Data Scientist to apply advanced statistics, analytics, and ML to cybersecurity challenges. You will collaborate with customers to design analytical solutions, develop prototypes, and deliver final products.

The role involves co-authoring research proposals, executing studies, and presenting findings to sponsors and at conferences, with opportunities to engage with elite researchers and faculty.

Qualifications

• Requires BS with 3 years of experience or MS with 1 year or PhD in data science/ML related field
• Willingness to travel modestly to support SEI mission
• Background check and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

• Identify areas where advanced statistical techniques can help solve cybersecurity problems.
• Plan and develop prototype solutions, and build out final products.
• Co-author research proposals, execute studies, and present findings to sponsors and at conferences.
• Collaborate with DoW sponsors and university faculty to influence cybersecurity strategy.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Data science

AI & machine learning

Statistical modeling

Strong communication

Python / R

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science / related quantitative field

Master's degree in data science / related field

PhD in data science / related field

Tools

LightGBM

XGBoost

PyTorch

JAX

Spark

BigQuery

Job description

Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Data Scientist to apply advanced statistics, analytics, and ML to cybersecurity challenges. You will collaborate with customers to design analytical solutions, develop prototypes, and deliver final products.

The role involves co-authoring research proposals, executing studies, and presenting findings to sponsors and at conferences, with opportunities to engage with elite researchers and faculty.