Jobs at Carnegie Mellon University

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and sustain mission-critical software solutions for the U.S. Department of War, providing architecture analysis, integration, and software support throughout the lifecycle, while leading development teams and mentoring engineers.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will design biomedical sensors, develop circuitry, and test systems for cancer biomarker detection in urine samples, collaborating across disciplines.

Manage post-award sponsored project accounting: prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, lead a portfolio of projects, meet reporting deadlines, interpret sponsor rules, and provide fiscal support and analysis to stakeholders.

Support a human neurostimulation study by recruiting participants, coordinating and executing experiments, collecting and managing data, maintaining documentation, and assisting with analysis and reporting.

Lead and manage the university-wide effort reporting program and non-financial post-award compliance. Oversee effort certification cycles, ensure audit readiness, resolve discrepancies, partner with IT to improve systems, advise faculty and research administrators, and provide training and process improvements to support complex research portfolios.

Lead technical and scientific coordination for a multi-institutional program developing a wearable multimodal maternal-fetal monitor. Interface with clinicians, partner labs, and industry to align system architecture, track deliverables, mitigate technical risks, support regulatory and clinical study planning, contribute to publications and proposals, and mentor trainees while remaining hands-on with data and device science.

Provide high-level administrative and reception support for the Dean's Suite, including calendar and meeting logistics, conference room scheduling and upkeep, supply and inventory management, visitor hospitality, and general office organization to maintain a professional and efficient environment.

As a PLC Software Development Engineer, design, implement, maintain, and optimize PLC programs focusing on Structured Text. Collaborate with teams, ensure system reliability, and provide technical support.

Assist in the development of automated workflows in cell and organoid culture, utilizing robotics and tissue engineering for biomedical research.

Lead development and execution of an institution-wide graduate enrollment marketing strategy. Manage paid and organic campaigns, oversee agency partners, optimize website and SEO, use enrollment data to inform segmentation and budgets, build Slate CRM communication flows, and report KPIs while collaborating with colleges and University Communications to grow graduate applicant pipelines.

Support the Community Engagement team by coordinating and implementing student-focused programs: facilitate dialogue courses, manage PITA Fellowship logistics, organize professional development, track student interactions, and evaluate program effectiveness while representing the office and supporting outreach goals.

Conduct experimental research within the Yu Research Group: collect and analyze data, perform experiments, maintain lab equipment and supplies, assist manuscript and grant writing, and perform other assigned duties.

Provide frontline desktop and application support, manage moderately complex IT projects, develop and maintain data integration pipelines and reports, configure research administration systems (Next Gen eRA, CTTEC), support legacy modules, act as technical point person for help desk triage, and create technical documentation.

Provide administrative and program support for the Computational Biology Department: manage admissions materials, coordinate events and meetings, maintain program data and reports, serve as primary student resource for policy and registration questions, liaise with campus offices, and assist faculty and visitors with logistics and correspondence.

Process and execute global payroll cycles (monthly, semi-monthly, biweekly, off-cycle) using Workday. Perform payroll data entry, validations, reconciliations, W-2 and garnishment processing, and resolve payroll inquiries via case management. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations, support system testing and improvements, and collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and departments to escalate and resolve complex issues.

The Research Assistant will manipulate data, analyze it using statistical software, and assist with research publications under supervision.

Conduct research applying AI to large-scale software engineering problems, create agentic workflows and metrics, pilot improvements with government and industry, measure impact, publish results, and mentor junior team members.

Coordinate academic program operations for the School of Public Policy: support leadership projects, plan events, supervise student workers, manage capstone processes, handle financial and administrative tasks, and serve as primary school contact.

Lead architecture-scale modernization and design efforts using AI to create agentic workflows and reference architectures. Assess customer systems, recommend technical solutions, prototype architectures, coach engineering teams, and measure transitions while sharing findings via publications and presentations.

Lead research applying AI to large-scale software engineering: assess AI model capabilities, design agentic workflows, establish metrics and practices, pilot improvements with government and industry, measure outcomes, and disseminate results. Mentor junior staff, write proposals, and help organizations adopt AI-native engineering without sacrificing software quality.