Senior AI & Advanced Computing Scientist

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI AI Division is seeking a senior researcher to lead novel AI and advanced computing initiatives for defense and national security. You will guide interdisciplinary teams to translate research into prototype, mission-ready capabilities for government customers, and conduct rapid prototyping and evaluation.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, publishing findings, and shaping the division’s strategic research agenda with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Publication track record in AI/ML research.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary research projects and mentors.

Responsibilities

• Lead novel research in advanced computing and applied ML.
• Turn research into prototype operational capabilities for government customers.
• Conduct rapid prototyping to demonstrate technologies.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Verilog/VHDL

research leadership

funding proposals

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ML/DL frameworks

FPGA tooling

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI AI Division is seeking a senior researcher to lead novel AI and advanced computing initiatives for defense and national security. You will guide interdisciplinary teams to translate research into prototype, mission-ready capabilities for government customers, and conduct rapid prototyping and evaluation.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, publishing findings, and shaping the division’s strategic research agenda with senior leadership.