AI Security Intern

2 days ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University Full time

What We Do: The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. 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 Threat Analysis Directorate is a group of security experts focused on advancing the state of the art in security at a national and global scale.  The AI Security Research intern will contribute to a variety of core functions including:

  • AI Assurance
  • AI Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Red teaming of AI systems

Requirements:

  • Enrolled in a degree granting program.
  • 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 to the SEI Pittsburgh office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to critically think and problem solve
  • Solid understanding of AI/ML including Generative AI
  • Basic proficiency with a programming language (preferably Python)
  • Familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, ART)
  • Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers
  • Willingness to learn new technologies with cross-functional teams

Desired Experience:

  • Experience with programming languages (preferably Python)
  • Experience with training AI/ML models
  • Experience with adversarial machine learning techniques
  • Experience with red-teaming cyber and/or AI systems
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
  • Experience with clearly documenting and communicating findings

Job Function Breakdown:

  • AI Security Research and Development:  80%
  • Documentation of Results:  20%

Total = 100%

This position is based in Pittsburgh and is 5 days on-site.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

HourlyMore Information: 

  • Please visit "Why Carnegie Mellon" to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

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  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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