Edge AI Software Engineer (Associate)

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an Associate Software Engineer to help advance intelligent edge systems. You will work with world‑class faculty, researchers, and industry partners to prototype, mature, and transition cutting‑edge AI and edge technologies for government and defense programs.

You will contribute across the SDLC, apply modern DevOps practices, and grow your expertise in safe, reliable software for high‑stakes environments.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, mature, and transition AI edge technologies for government and defense applications.
• Collaborate with CMU faculty, researchers, and industry partners to deploy edge systems.
• Design and optimize intelligent edge software ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in resource-constrained environments.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly within agile teams.

Skills

Core SDLC

Programming languages

DevOps/CI-CD

AI-assisted workflows

Growth mindset

Git & Docker/K8s

Communication skills

Education

BS in CS/SE

Tools

Git

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an Associate Software Engineer to help advance intelligent edge systems. You will work with world‑class faculty, researchers, and industry partners to prototype, mature, and transition cutting‑edge AI and edge technologies for government and defense programs.

You will contribute across the SDLC, apply modern DevOps practices, and grow your expertise in safe, reliable software for high‑stakes environments.