• AI Security Intern - Summer

    Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)


    **What We Do:** The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect free, within budget and on time, every time.

    Position Summary

    The Threat Analysis Directorate is a group of security experts focused on advancing the state of the art in security at a national and global scale.  The AI Security Research intern will contribute to a variety of core functions including:

     

    + AI Assurance

    + AI Digital Forensics and Incident Response

    + Red teaming of AI systems

    Requirements:

    + Enrolled in a degree granting program.

    + Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community.

    + You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

    + Able to work an internship during the summer

    + Able to work onsite to the SEI Pittsburgh office

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    + Ability to critically think and problem solve

    + Solid understanding of AI/ML including Generative AI

    + Basic proficiency with a programming language (preferably Python)

    + Familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, ART)

    + Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers

    + Willingness to learn new technologies with cross-functional teams

    Desired Experience:

    + Experience with programming languages (preferably Python)

    + Experience with training AI/ML models

    + Experience with adversarial machine learning techniques

    + Experience with red-teaming cyber and/or AI systems

    + Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts

    + Experience with clearly documenting and communicating findings

    Job Function Breakdown:

    + AI Security Research and Development: 80%

    + Documentation of Results: 20%

     

    Total = 100%

     

    This position is based in Pittsburgh and is 5 days on-site.

     

    Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

     

    Location

     

    Pittsburgh, PA

     

    Job Function

     

    Non-CMU Students

    Position Type

    Intern (Fixed Term)

     

    Full time/Part time

     

    Full time

     

    Pay Basis

     

    Hourly

    More Information:

    + Please visit **“Why Carnegie Mellon (http://www.cmu.edu/jobs/why-cmu/index.html) ”** to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

    + Click here (https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/benefits-at-a-glance/) to view a listing of employee benefits

    + **Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Disability/Veteran** .

    + Statement of Assurance (https://www.cmu.edu/policies/administrative-and-governance/statement-of-assurance.html)

     

    Always focused on the future, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) advances software as a strategic advantage for national security. We lead research and direct transition of software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence technologies at the intersection of academia, industry, and government. We serve the nation as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and are based at Carnegie Mellon University, a global research university annually rated among the best for its programs in computer science and engineering.

     

    Our people apply special knowledge and skills and are part of an elite research university. We perform research and apply our expertise every day to foresee problems and exploit opportunities in software engineering, AI engineering, and cybersecurity. Quality software that is secure will control the future. At CMU SEI, we are engineering that ever-greater software-fueled future.

     

    Need Help?

     

    For technical assistance, email [email protected] or call 412-268-4600.

     

    If you are an individual with a disability and you require assistance with the job application process, please contact Equal Opportunity Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 412-268-3930.