# Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) Intern - Summer 2027 at Carnegie Mellon University

- Company: [Carnegie Mellon University](https://cmu.edu)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply: https://cmu.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/cmu/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Enabling-Edge-Intelligence--E2I--Intern---Summer-2027_2025308
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/enabling-edge-intelligence-e2i-intern-summer-2027-b7826bf2

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Research and develop testing methods for edge AI systems.
- Integrate new testing tools into existing MLTE processes.
- Document findings through blog posts and peer-reviewed publications.

What they're looking for:

- Students in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Python and generative AI agent development.
- US citizenship and ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh.
- Strong software testing and critical thinking skills.

Pay and perks:

- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
- Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass and fitness center access.

## Posting

### What We Do

The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering. 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's Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) team is a group of software engineers, researchers, and data scientists focused on developing tools and practices for integrating AI capabilities into software systems that operate in edge environments, with a focus on production-readiness and resource optimization.

A focus area within E2I is improving efficiency and effectiveness of approaches for testing key qualities of edge AI systems, such as security, safety, and resource efficiency. The Enabling Edge Intelligence (E2I) Intern will contribute to a variety of activities within this focus area.

### Requirements

- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program software engineering, computer science, or related field.

- US citizenship — You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

- Able to work an internship during the summer.

- Able to work onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office.

### Duties

- Investigating new and effective approaches for testing of AI capabilities

- Creating new and effective ways of leveraging generative AI and agentic tools and technologies for testing of AI capabilities

- Integrating testing approaches into an existing ML Test and Evaluation (MLTE) process and toolset

- Contributing to sharing the results via peer reviewed articles, blog posts, and other relevant publications

### Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to critically think and problem solve

- Solid understanding of software engineering and software testing

- Proficiency in Python

- Proficiency with use of Generative AI and Agents for code development

- Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers

- Willingness to learn new technologies

### Desired Experience

- Experience with development of agentic systems

- Experience with test and evaluation tools and processes

- Experience with clearly documenting and communicating findings

### Job Function Breakdown

- Research and Development: 80%

- Documentation of Results: 20%

TOTAL = 100%

### Location

Pittsburgh, PA

### Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

### Full Time/Part time

Full time

### Pay Basis

Hourly

### Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

From Carnegie Mellon University's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply.

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