Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) Intern - Summer 2027

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh invites undergrad and grad students to join the Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) team as an Intern. You will contribute to testing AI capabilities in edge environments with a focus on production-readiness and resource efficiency.

Responsibilities include researching new testing approaches for AI systems, leveraging generative AI and agentic tools, integrating processes into the ML Test and Evaluation (MLTE)

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• US citizenship and eligibility to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
• Available for a summer internship.
• Able to work onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office.

Responsibilities

• Investigate new and effective approaches for testing AI capabilities.
• Leverage generative AI and agentic tools for testing AI capabilities.
• Integrate testing approaches into the ML Test and Evaluation (MLTE) process and toolset.
• Contribute to sharing results via peer-reviewed articles, blog posts, and other publications.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

Software testing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Undergrad/Grad student in SE/CS

Tools

ML Test Tools

Job description

What We Do:

The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect free, within budget and on time, every time.

Position Summary

The SEI’s Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) team is a group of software engineers, researchers, and data scientists focused on developing tools and practices for integrating AI capabilities into software systems that operate in edge environments, with a focus on production‑readiness and resource optimization. A focus area within E2I is improving efficiency and effectiveness of approaches for testing key qualities of edge AI systems, such as security, safety, and resource efficiency. The Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) Intern will contribute to a variety of activities within this focus area.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program software engineering, computer science, or related field.
• US citizenship — You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
• Able to work an internship during the summer.
• Able to work onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office.

Duties

• Investigating new and effective approaches for testing of AI capabilities
• Creating new and effective ways of leveraging generative AI and agentic tools and technologies for testing of AI capabilities
• Integrating testing approaches into an existing ML Test and Evaluation (MLTE) process and toolset
• Contributing to sharing the results via peer reviewed articles, blog posts, and other relevant publications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to critically think and problem solve
• Solid understanding of software engineering and software testing
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency with use of Generative AI and Agents for code development
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Desired Experience:

• Experience with development of agentic systems
• Experience with test and evaluation tools and processes
• Experience with clearly documenting and communicating findings

Job Function Breakdown

• Research and Development: 80%
• Documentation of Results: 20%

TOTAL = 100%

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
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• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
• Statement of Assurance

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.