What We Do: The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. The SEI works closely with academia, defense and government organizations, and industry to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software that is defect free, within budget and on time, every time. Are you creative, curious, energetic, collaborative, technology-focused, and hard-working? Are you familiar with end-to-end software development activities and full-stack engineering? Apply to join our team. Position Summary: SEI is looking for a qualified Sr. Software Developer to join our team for an exciting opportunity. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to, design and development of software prototypes, researching methodologies for software resilience and developing methodologies to advance the practice of software engineering. We develop tools, techniques, and process to solve some of the most difficult problems in software. Responsibilities Design, develop and prototype software tools and capability in common languages such as C & C . Prototype solutions tailored to the unique needs and environment of customers. Utilize static, dynamic and complexity analysis software tools to identify areas of software weakness where additional design / refactoring may be required. Architect and develop software capability utilizing modern techniques such as Agile development techniques, DevSecOps pipelines, and containerized deployments. Provide effective communication to stakeholders, customers and leadership regarding software practices, development concerns, reports and other findings. Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: BS with 10 years of experience, an MS with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 5 years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with professional experience as a software developer or engineer, verification engineer in a collaborative team environment. Flexible to travel to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion. Moderate (25%) travel outside of your home location. You will be subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. Proficiency in the C, C software development languages. Experience with developing embedded software, performance tests and interpreting the results. Willingness to work with members of the US Military and other customers in order to achieve mission success. Willingness to be in the office three days or more per week; job location will be in Pittsburgh at the SEI offices. Active US Government Clearance is highly desirable. Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Function Software/Applications Development/Engineering Position Type Staff – Regular Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. Click here to view a listing of employee benefits Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Statement of Assurance Always focused on the future, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) advances software as a strategic advantage for national security. We lead research and direct transition of software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence technologies at the intersection of academia, industry, and government. We serve the nation as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and are based at Carnegie Mellon University, a global research university annually rated among the best for its programs in computer science and engineering. Our people apply special knowledge and skills and are part of an elite research university. We perform research and apply our expertise every day to foresee problems and exploit opportunities in software engineering, AI engineering, and cybersecurity. Quality software that is secure will control the future. At CMU SEI, we are engineering that ever-greater software-fueled future. Need Help? For technical assistance, email hr-help@andrew.cmu.edu or call 412-268-4600. If you are an individual with a disability and you require assistance with the job application process, please contact Equal Opportunity Services by emailing employeeaccess@andrew.cmu.edu or calling 412-268-3930.