Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University · 2 days ago
Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Computing Lab - 2024052
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCarnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for their Advanced Computing Lab. The role involves leading research in advanced computing and applied machine learning to develop mission-scale AI capabilities for U.S. government needs.
ComputerCyber SecurityEducationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Bill Scully
Responsibilities
Lead novel research in advanced computing and applied machine learning
Lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders
Conduct rapid prototyping to demonstrate and evaluate technologies in relevant environments
Test and evaluate new and novel systems for performance and usability
Collaborate with researchers, developers, engineers, designers, technical leads, campus labs, and our government customers to understand challenges, needs, and potential solutions
Mentor and teach junior staff, lead design sessions, and establish technical norms for the division
Explore the latest in advanced hardware, including FPGAs, CGRAs, TPUs, and emergent technologies such as neuromorphic and analog processors
Work with division leadership and colleagues to plan, develop, expand, and carry out an overall research strategy, and influence the national research agenda regarding future technology
Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations for diverse audiences, tailor content for varied stakeholders, speak at conferences and workshops, and publish in pertinent peer-reviewed journals
Qualification
Required
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
You must be able and willing to work onsite 5 days per week at our Pittsburgh offices
Able to 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 and maintain a Department of War security clearance
A published track record of conducting research and applying scientific methods
Mastery of C/C++, Python, Verilog/VHDL, and/or other pertinent languages and software tools and frameworks
Experience leading research projects and collaborating across research teams and mentoring other researchers
Experience writing and delivering successful research proposals to funding agencies and leading the resulting projects
Experience working with Department of War and Intelligence Community
Familiarity with emerging trends and opportunities in industry and government
Preferred
Additional expertise in applying AI/ML to electromagnetic spectrum operations is desired
Company
Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University
At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nielsen
Director and CEO
Christopher Herr
Senior Engineer/Cybersecurity Exercise Developer and Trainer
Recent News
Seattle TechFlash
2025-06-25
2025-04-30
2025-04-10
Company data provided by crunchbase