Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist – Secure AI Lab

Company: Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute

Location: Arlington, VA or Pittsburgh, PA

Clearance Required: —

Salary: Not posted

Description

Overview : As a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist , you will specialize in conducting research into the vulnerabilities of AI and ML algorithms and securing against those vulnerabilities.

• Hands-on research: You’ll conduct and lead novel research in applied machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Solution development: You’ll work with and lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.
• Strategy: You’ll work with the leadership team and colleagues to plan, develop, and carry out an overall research strategy, and to influence the national research agenda regarding future technology.
• Collaboration: You’ll actively participate on teams of software developers, researchers, designers, and technical leads. You’ll build relationships and collaborate with researchers, government customers, and other stakeholders to understand challenges, needs, possible solutions , and research directions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, machine learning, electrical engineering, 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
• Willingness to work onsite at an SEI facility 5 days per week.
• Be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time to locations outside of your home location. Travel sites include SEI offices in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., sponsor sites, and conferences.