Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The SEI’s Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) team includes software engineers, researchers, and data scientists who develop tools and practices for integrating AI capabilities into software systems operating in edge environments, with a focus on production-readiness and resource optimization. The team works to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of testing key qualities of edge AI systems, including security, safety, and resource efficiency. The intern will contribute to activities in this focus area, including investigating testing approaches, applying generative AI and agentic technologies to testing, integrating approaches into the ML Test and Evaluation (MLTE) process and toolset, and communicating results through publications. The internship is based onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office and takes place during the summer.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Be a U.S. citizen; undergo a background check and be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Be able to work an internship during the summer.
- Be able to work onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Solid understanding of software engineering and software testing.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Proficiency using generative AI and agents for code development.
- Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing agentic systems.
- Experience with test and evaluation tools and processes.
- Experience clearly documenting and communicating findings.
Responsibilities
- Investigate new and effective approaches for testing AI capabilities.
- Create ways to leverage generative AI and agentic tools and technologies for testing AI capabilities.
- Integrate testing approaches into an existing ML Test and Evaluation (MLTE) process and toolset.
- Share results through peer-reviewed articles, blog posts, and other relevant publications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Tuition benefits.
- Paid time off and observed holidays.
- Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
- Family Concierge Team support for childcare needs.
- Fitness center access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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