Carnegie Mellon University · 5 hours ago
Research Engineer Intern - HCII - School of Computer Science
Pittsburgh, PA
Internship
Onsite
InternCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) is seeking a research engineer intern to contribute to the privacy through design initiative, focusing on tools that help users understand and mitigate privacy risks in their online interactions.
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Responsibilities
Build upon design requirements that the research team has previously established, and use a large language model (LLM) to create tools that help internet users of online anonymous/pseudonymous fora (like Reddit) contextualize their privacy risks
Help end users quickly identify relevant privacy risks and their potential severity
Generate plans for supporting end-users in mitigating detected privacy risks in users online posts
Assist with the front-end and back-end development of the browser plugin-based tool
Qualification
Required
Experience in web development (coursework, internships, and personal projects count)
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web development framework
Experience with database management and back-end programming (Python and/or JavaScript)
Experience with GitHub for version control and collaboration
Experience with Back-end development (e.g. database logic, Firebase)
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and comfort iterating from feedback
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a research team
A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful background investigation may be required
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a research university offering programs and research across engineering, science, arts, and business.
Founded in 1900
5001-10000 employees
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