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Edge AI Research Scientist

Cmu (SEI) Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Full-time Mid-level AI Research

At a glance

Mid-level AI Research role at Cmu (SEI). Pittsburgh · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $135,000–$232,000 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Cmu (SEI) has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$135,000 – $232,000
What the middle half of mid-level AI research roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 279 postings that stated pay, median $180,000. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleAI Research
SeniorityMid-level
LocationPittsburgh
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Create and mature edge AI technologies, build prototypes, then transition them to government and industry users
  • Work with customers to apply your technical work while balancing immediate needs with longer-term technical problems
  • Present research to customers, stakeholders and academic audiences, advancing work in edge software and AI-enabled systems
  • Take part in the AISE Lab’s work to advance and learn about AI-assisted software engineering tools and processes

What you bring

  • A doctorate in computer science, software engineering, machine learning or a related discipline
  • Either two years engineering edge software in a research setting, or eight years leading software techniques into operational practice
  • Strong empirical research skills and effective written and spoken communication

Who this fits

This role suits a researcher who can develop edge software and work directly with customers while pursuing longer-term technical goals. You must work onsite in Pittsburgh five days each week and travel about ten percent for sponsor sites, conferences and offsite meetings. You must complete a background investigation and qualify for a Department of War security clearance.

From the employer

What We Do:


The SEI’s Tactical Edge and AI-Enabled Systems (TAS) initiative advances and transitions AI and edge software capabilities with a focus on production-readiness of AI and edge systems and components. Examples include supporting small units operating in difficult edge environments that are often disconnected from enterprise computing infrastructure, such as tactical autonomy, first responders, space, and avionics systems. A natural outcome of our work is the advancement and transition of software engineering tools, methods, and approaches to enable production-readiness of AI systems and components.


Position Summary:


As an Edge AI Research Scientist in the TAS Initiative you will develop, mature, and prototype technologies, and transition these technologies to government and industry organizations. You will directly develop and apply work with customers, balancing short-term customer needs with long-term goals of solving complex technical challenges within the development of `tactical edge and AI-enabled systems. You will represent technical work with customers, stakeholders, and the academic community, while advancing the TAS research agenda in edge software systems, in areas such as:

  • Edge AI in DDIL (degraded, disconnected, intermittent, limited) environments
  • Edge Intelligence
  • Edge-to-Cloud continuum
  • UaX-Edge collaboration
  • Software engineering for AI-enabled systems, including agentic AI systems

As part of the AI-native Software Engineering (AISE) directorate you will also be a part of the AISE Lab, advancing and learning about the state-of-the-art in AI-assisted tools and processes that are changing the practice of software engineering.


Requirements:

  • PhD in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, or related discipline
  • Two (2) or more years of full-time professional experience engineering edge software systems in a research environment, or eight (8) or more years of demonstrated experience leading the development and transition of innovative software engineering techniques into operational practice
  • Strong empirical research skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Development and deployment of edge software systems, or systems with similar technical challenges, into operational environments
  • Ability to communicate research outcomes, demonstrated by a publication record which includes relevant top-tier venues in software engineering and AI
  • Development of successful research proposals
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in teams with a variety of technical and organizational skills

Other Requirements:

  • Flexible to travel to sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (~10% travel).
  • Able and willing to work onsite at the SEI office in Pittsburgh, 5 days per week.
  • You will be subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of War) security clearance.

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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