Enabling Mission Capability
Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Vulnerability management
- Nice to have
- LLMsPythonJavaC++
- Work
- On-site in Pittsburgh · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python28%Vulnerability management11%Java5%LLMs3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the SEI
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) dedicated to advancing the state of software engineering and supporting national security.
The Opportunity
Seeking highly motivated, intellectually curious engineering students for the Summer 2027 Internship Program. You will be integrated into a high-performance team of researchers and engineers working on mission-critical challenges. Candidates should be "AI-Aware"—understanding how to integrate Agentic AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment engineering workflows, accelerate development, and enhance code analysis.
Your Impact
Engage in tasks such as:
- Prototyping & Development: Designing and implementing software prototypes to address emerging security and engineering challenges.
- Vulnerability Research: Analyzing codebases to identify weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and potential attack vectors.
- Resilience Engineering: Researching and implementing novel methods to improve software robustness and system resilience.
- Innovation: Developing new tools, techniques, and automated processes to solve complex software problems.
- Scholarly Contribution: Potentially co-author research findings for publication.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Minimum Requirements:
- Current enrollment in a degree-granting program (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering).
- Ability to work on-site at the SEI Pittsburgh, PA office for the duration of the summer 2027 internship.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong software development skills in C++ and proficiency in at least one additional language (e.g., C, Python, MATLAB, C#, or Java).
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
- Engineering Methodology: Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working within Agile frameworks.
- Emerging Tech: Interest in, or experience with, the application of LLMs and Agentic AI to automate or enhance software engineering tasks.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Non-CMU Students
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Full time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Hourly