Senior ML Research Scientist – Adversarial AI Defense

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist to advance research in vulnerabilities of AI/ML algorithms and defenses. You will lead teams to develop prototype operational capabilities for government sponsors, balancing security, robustness, and scalability.

Requirements include a PhD with 5+ years or MS with 8+ years, on-site work 5 days/week, ability to obtain DoD clearance, and up to 25% travel to sponsor sites and CMU locations.

Qualifications

• PhD with relevant research experience or equivalent.
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days per week and travel.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead novel research in AI security and robustness.
• Translate research results into prototype capabilities for government customers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and sponsors on strategy.

Skills

Machine learning

Adversarial ML

Research leadership

Written communication

Proposal writing

Education

PhD in CS/ML/EE

MS in CS/ML/EE

Bachelor in CS/EE/Math

Job description

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist to advance research in vulnerabilities of AI/ML algorithms and defenses. You will lead teams to develop prototype operational capabilities for government sponsors, balancing security, robustness, and scalability.

Requirements include a PhD with 5+ years or MS with 8+ years, on-site work 5 days/week, ability to obtain DoD clearance, and up to 25% travel to sponsor sites and CMU locations.