Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Computing Lab

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEI AI Division at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a senior research scientist with proven expertise in advanced computing and AI engineering to identify, shape, apply, conduct, and lead research addressing critical U.S. government needs.

The ideal candidate will lead interdisciplinary teams, prototype operational capabilities, publish results, mentor staff, and help expand a strategic research agenda across hardware/software co-design, HPC, FPGA/CGRA/TPU, and AI/ML applications.

Qualifications

• Mastery of C/C++, Python, Verilog/VHDL and other pertinent languages and tools.
• Experience leading research projects and mentoring researchers.
• Experience writing and delivering successful research proposals to funding agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead novel research in advanced computing and applied ML.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research into prototype capabilities for government customers.
• Conduct rapid prototyping to demonstrate technologies in relevant environments.
• Test and evaluate new systems for performance and usability.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers, engineers, designers, and government customers to understand challenges and solutions.
• Mentor and teach junior staff and establish technical norms.
• Explore latest hardware including FPGAs, CGRAs, TPUs, and neuromorphic processors.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations for diverse audiences and publish in journals.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Verilog/VHDL

Research leadership

Proposal writing

Government/IC experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS or PhD in related field

Job description

The SEI AI Division

At the SEI AI Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence and the engineering challenges related to the practical design and implementation of AI technologies and systems. We currently lead a community-wide movement to mature the discipline of AI Engineering for Defense and National Security.

As our government customers adopt AI and machine learning toprovideleap-ahead mission capabilities, we

• Build real-world, mission-scale AI capabilities through solving practical engineering problems

• Discover and define the processes, practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for human-centered, robust, secure, and scalable mission capabilities

• Prepare our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, andmaintainingAI capabilities

• Identifyand investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape
  

Position Summary

As a senior research scientistwith provenexpertiseinadvanced computing,youwillidentify, shape, apply, conduct, and lead researchinsupportofcritical U.S. government needs.The ideal candidate will have a strong background with hands-onexperiencein one or more of the following technology areas:hardware/software co-design,performanceoptimizationwithheterogeneousand alternative computingsystems (CPU/GPU/NPU/etc.),FPGA design,high-performance computing (HPC),distributed and scalable computing,compilertechnology,andalgorithm optimization.Additionalexpertise in applying AI/ML toelectromagneticspectrum operationsisdesired.

Duties

• Leadnovel research in advanced computing and applied machine learning.

• Leadinterdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.

• Conduct rapid prototyping todemonstrateand evaluate technologies in relevant environments.

• Test and evaluatenew and novelsystems for performance andusability.

• Collaborate with researchers, developers,engineers, designers, technical leads,campus labs,and our government customers to understand challenges, needs, andpotentialsolutions.

• Mentorand teachjunior staff,leaddesign sessions, andestablishtechnical norms for the division.

• Explore thelatestadvanced hardware, including FPGAs, CGRAs, TPUs, and emergent technologies such asneuromorphic andanalog processors.

• Work withdivision leadershipand colleagues to plan, develop,expand,and carry out an overall research strategy, and influence the national research agendaregardingfuture technology.

• Develop and deliver compellingtechnicalpresentationsfordiverse audiences, tailor contentforvariedstakeholders, speakat conferences and workshops,andpublishin pertinent peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD with five (5) years of experience.

• Ableto travel to the Arlington SEI office, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion. Moderate (25%) travel outside of your home location.

• You will be subject to a background check investigation and will need to obtain andmaintaina Department of War security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A publishedtrack recordof conducting research and applying scientific methods.

• Mastery of C/C++, Python, Verilog/VHDL, and/or other pertinent languages and software tools and frameworks.

• Experience leadingresearch projects and collaborating across research teams and mentoring other researchers.

• Experience writing and deliveringsuccessful research proposals to funding agencies andleadingthe resulting projects.

• Experience working with Department of War and Intelligence Community.

• Familiarity with emerging trends and opportunities in industry and government.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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