AI/ML Vulnerability Analysis Intern

AI/ML Vulnerability Analysis Intern What We Do: 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.Position Summary: The SEI Vulnerability Analysis Team’s mission is to reduce the societal harm from vulnerable information systems and related processes. A rapidly expanding mission area is timely AI/ML threat analysis supporting AI security of the Defense Industrial Base and U.S. National Security Systems. The Vulnerability Analysis Team Intern will contribute to a variety of core functions in this expanded mission area including:Vulnerability analysis of specific AI/ML software systems, the implications, and mitigation recommendations; Strategic-level trend analysis of emerging AI/ML software system vulnerabilities and recommendations; Threat actor intent, capability, and opportunities to actively exploit legitimate AI/ML software systems; and Analysis of tools that leverage AI/ML in malicious ways with intended use by threat actorsRequirements:Enrolled in a degree granting programAble to work an internship during the summerAble to work onsite to the SEI Pittsburgh officeYou will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorshipWillingness to explore various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission, specifically within the SEI and CMU communityDuties:Enable vulnerability analysis of AI/ML software systems including mitigation recommendationsEnable trend analysis of emerging AI/ML software system vulnerabilities and recommendationsEnable analysis of threat actor intent, capability, and opportunities to exploit legitimate AI/ML systemsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to critically think and problem solveBasic understanding of cybersecurity and software development conceptsSolid understanding of AI/MLBasic 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 with professional engineers and researchersWillingness to learn new technologies with cross-functional teamsPotential to analyze code and system architectures to identify vulnerabilitiesSkills in communicating technical matters clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholdersAbility to communicate externally with government, academia, and/or industry stakeholdersDesired Experience:Experience with programming languages (preferably Python)Experience with training AI/ML modelsExperience with adversarial machine learning techniquesExperience with red-teaming cyber and/or AI systemsBasic understanding of cybersecurity conceptsExperience with clearly documenting and communicating findingsJob Function Breakdown: AI Security and Development: 80%Documentation of Results: 20%TOTAL = 100%Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.This position is based in Pittsburgh and is 5 days on-site.LocationPittsburgh, PAJob FunctionNon-CMU StudentsPosition TypeIntern (Fixed Term)Full time/Part timeFull timePay BasisHourlyMore 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 benefitsCarnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Statement of Assurance