Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Use advanced statistics, machine learning, and AI to solve complex cybersecurity challenges for government and industry clients
• Identify areas for advanced statistical application, plan prototype solutions, and build final products
• Co-author research proposals, execute studies, and present findings to sponsors and at academic conferences
• Work on diverse projects including generative AI, LLMs, computer vision, multimodal AI, and agentic AI
• Develop human-in-the-loop machine learning solutions and classifiers to identify security vulnerabilities

Requirements

• BS in a quantitative discipline (Data Science, CS, Statistics, etc.) with 8 years of experience, MS with 5 years, or PhD with 2 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance
• Expertise in predictive modeling, data science, and/or AI & machine learning
• Proficiency in mathematical/statistical programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling techniques and advanced data analytics
• Willingness to travel modestly to support the SEI mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity and privacy
• Experience working with U.S. Government, FFRDCs, UARCs, or National Labs
• Expertise in specialized areas such as NLP/LLMs, time-series forecasting, causal inference, or recommendation systems
• Experience deploying models using frameworks like FastAPI, SageMaker, or Vertex AI
• Experience working with big data technologies like Spark, Snowflake, or Databricks

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance
• Additional perks including fitness center access and family concierge services

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned institution and a hotspot for talented innovators. Through the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), we work at the forefront of cybersecurity, using cutting-edge technology to influence national strategy and solve critical global challenges.