Senior AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher

About the role

The AI-Native Software Engineering Researcher position focuses on researching and applying AI to improve software engineering practices. The role involves shaping AI-native software engineering strategies, addressing challenges like assessing AI model capabilities, establishing metrics for AI use, and creating novel agents or workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in AI applications for software engineering
• Apply research findings in government and industry settings
• Disseminate research results to engineering teams and the broader community
• Explore challenges such as AI model assessment, metric establishment, and workflow improvement
• Create novel agents or workflows and adapt existing practices
• Analyze cost implications of AI use and develop strategies for more efficient AI deployment

Requirements

• PhD with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Background investigation required for clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of software engineering fundamentals
• Ability to keep up with and adapt to rapidly changing technical advances
• Track record of conducting research and applying scientific methods to solve difficult problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated track record publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed venues
• Strong collaboration skills for working with colleagues and sponsors
• Proficiency in writing funding proposals or pitching ideas for new research projects
• Willingness and ability to guide and mentor junior team members

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technical advances
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Publication history in top-tier venues
• Collaboration and mentoring abilities
• Proposal writing and idea pitching skills
• Willingness to lead and guide junior team members

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Family Concierge Team services
• Fitness center access