AI Security Intern - Summer 2026

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.â¯ 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
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