Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - AI Engineering Team

Full-time - Senior

Arlington, VA

Educational Services

About the position

At the SEI AI Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence and the engineering questions 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 to provide leap-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 robust, secure, scalable, and human-centered mission capabilities, prepare our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities, and identify and investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead novel research in applied machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Work with and lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.
• Plan, develop, and carry out an overall research strategy, and influence the national research agenda regarding future technology.
• Participate on teams of software developers, researchers, designers, and technical leads.
• Build relationships and collaborate with researchers, government customers, and other stakeholders to understand challenges, needs, possible solutions, and research directions.
• Contribute to improving the overall technical capabilities of the team by mentoring and teaching others.

Requirements

• BS in 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.
• Flexible to travel to other SEI offices in Pittsburgh and Washington, DC, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion. Moderate (25%) travel outside of your home location.
• Subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Track record of conducting research in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Familiarity with technical challenges and emerging trends in computing and information science.
• Experience leading research projects and collaborating across research teams.
• Experience formulating and delivering successful research proposals to funding agencies.
• Familiarity with DARPA, IARPA, Service Labs, or other government research sponsors.

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 Family Concierge Team for childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.