Pioneer AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher

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

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher to explore applying AI to large-scale software engineering challenges in industry and government settings. You will publish results, mentor junior researchers, and help shape the strategy for AI-native software practices while collaborating with elite teams across academia and government.

The role requires a PhD with at least five years of relevant experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• PhD with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to conduct research and apply scientific methods to software engineering problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Experience publishing in top-tier venues and collaborating with sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on applying AI to industry and government-scale software engineering problems.
• Disseminate results to engineering teams and the broader community.
• Shape AI-native software engineering strategy through exploration of challenges and opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with sponsors and leadership on strategic planning.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Strong written and verbal comms

Collaboration skills

Mentoring

Proposal writing

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks an AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher to explore applying AI to large-scale software engineering challenges in industry and government settings. You will publish results, mentor junior researchers, and help shape the strategy for AI-native software practices while collaborating with elite teams across academia and government.

The role requires a PhD with at least five years of relevant experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, and the ability to obtain