What We Do: The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering. 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 SEI’s Software Architecture team is a group of software architects, software developers, and data scientists focused on creating tools and practices to help organizations more quickly and confidently evolve and modernize existing software. One of the current research focus areas is on the role of Generative AI in new software engineering workflows that help teams translate code from older programming languages to modern programming languages.
The AI for Software Engineering Intern will contribute to a variety of activities including
Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Generative AI for code translation
Creating new prompting strategies to improve translation results
Creating new static analyses to detect translation errors
Creating a software engineering workflow that combines Generative AI, static analyses, and human-centered practices
Applying the workflow in experiments to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Contributing to sharing the results via peer reviewed articles, blog posts, and other relevant publications
Requirements:
Enrolled in a degree granting program relevant to software engineering.
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 at the SEI Pittsburgh office.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to critically think and problem solve
Solid understanding of Generative AI
Proficiency with an object-oriented programming language
Proficiency with software testing
Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers
Willingness to learn new technologies
Desired Experience:
Experience with prompting strategies for Generative AI
Experience with C++
Experience with code analysis
Experience with clearly documenting and communicating findings
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.
Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Non-CMU StudentsPosition Type
Intern (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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