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Software Engineer III

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$55.75 - $75/hr

The software engineer will take requirements from the systems and research team and translate them into individual software modules used in a variety of research collection systems. Skillsets ...

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How much do research software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Pittsburgh, PA is $194,658.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $199,000.00 and $199,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a research software engineer do?

As a Research Software Engineer, your daily work often involves designing and implementing software to support cutting-edge research projects, collaborating with scientists to understand their computational needs, and ensuring code reliability and reproducibility. You may spend time optimizing algorithms, writing unit tests, documenting software, and participating in code reviews within a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you might help deploy research applications on high-performance or cloud computing platforms and contribute to research publications. Balancing independent programming tasks with ongoing communication is key to making meaningful contributions to both the research and software development processes.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a research software engineer?

To thrive as a Research Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in Python, C++, or Java), a solid understanding of algorithms, and an academic or industry background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms, and experience using scientific computing libraries and frameworks are valuable, while a master's or Ph.D. can be advantageous for specialized roles. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills help in working closely with researchers and multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial for successfully translating complex research problems into robust, reproducible software solutions that advance scientific inquiry.

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Infographic showing various Research Software Engineer job openings in Pittsburgh, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,658 per year, or $93.6 per hour.

AI and Software Engineering Research Scientist - Edge Software Systems

Software Engineering Institute

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$199K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

What We Do:
The SEI's Tactical Edge and AI-Enabled Systems (TAS) initiative advances and transitions AI and edge software capabilities with a focus on production-readiness of AI and edge systems and components. Examples include supporting small units operating in difficult edge environments that are often disconnected from enterprise computing infrastructure, such as tactical autonomy, first responders, space, and avionics systems. A natural outcome of our work is the advancement and transition of software engineering tools, methods, and approaches to enable production-readiness of AI systems and components.
Position Summary:
As an AI and Software Engineering Research Scientist in the TAS Initiative you will develop, mature, and prototype technologies, and transition these technologies to government and industry organizations. You will directly develop and apply work with customers, balancing short-term customer needs with long-term goals of solving complex technical challenges within the development of `tactical edge and AI-enabled systems. You will represent technical work with customers, stakeholders, and the academic community, while advancing the TAS research agenda in edge software systems, in areas such as:
  • Edge AI in DDIL (degraded, disconnected, intermittent, limited) environments
  • Edge Intelligence
  • Edge-to-Cloud continuum
  • UaX-Edge collaboration
  • Software engineering for AI-enabled systems, including agentic AI systems

As part of the AI-native Software Engineering (AISE) directorate you will also be a part of the AISE Lab, advancing and learning about the state-of-the-art in AI-assisted tools and processes that are changing the practice of software engineering.
Requirements:
  • PhD in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, or related discipline
  • Two (2) or more years of full-time professional experience engineering edge software systems in a research environment, or eight (8) or more years of demonstrated experience leading the development and transition of innovative software engineering techniques into operational practice
  • Strong empirical research skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Development and deployment of edge software systems, or systems with similar technical challenges, into operational environments
  • Ability to communicate research outcomes, demonstrated by a publication record which includes relevant top-tier venues in software engineering and AI
  • Development of successful research proposals
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in teams with a variety of technical and organizational skills

Other Requirements:
  • Flexible to travel to sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (~10% travel).
  • Able and willing to work onsite at the SEI office in Pittsburgh, 5 days per week.
  • You will be subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of War) security clearance.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Software/Applications Development/Engineering
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
SalaryMore Information:
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  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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