Participate in the broader security community through collaboration, papers, and presentations
Who you are
You enjoy working on emerging and complex data science problems, especially those that relate to reverse engineering and malware analysis
You have an analytical mindset and deep curiosity about data science and how software works
You have the ability to balance rapid prototyping with maintainable tool development
You have strong technical writing experience
You recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
You are able to handle continual shifting priorities
You enjoy mentoring and training others as well as sharing knowledge
You communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
You have BS in Data Science, Computer Science or related discipline with eight (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with five (8) years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with two (5) years of experience
You have a willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission This includes sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion.
You will be subject to a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance
You have experience with or knowledge of
Predictive modeling, data science, and/or AI & machine learning
Deep understanding of statistical modeling techniques and advanced data analytics
Innovative and inquisitive with ability to imagine novel analytical solutions to code analysis challenges
Thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment
Experience with Modern ML frameworks: LightGBM/XGBoost, CatBoost, PyTorch,JAX, TensorFlow)
LLMs / agentic workflows (i.e. LangChain/LlamaIndex/Haystack)
Experience deploying models (i.e. FastAPI, Triton, KServe, SageMaker, Vertex AI, or similar)
Experience with disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers (e.g. IDA Pro, NSA Ghidra)
Experience with high-level programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, GoLang, etc.)
Software engineering and design concepts
Familiarity with malware tradecraft and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Why work here?
Join a world-class organization that has significant impact on software
Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation
Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to contribute yourself
Get tuition benefits to CMU and other institutions for you and your dependent children
Get access to university resources including mindfulness programs, childcare and back-up care benefits, a monthly transit benefit on WMATA, free transportation on the Pittsburgh Regional Transit System
Enjoy annual professional development opportunities; attend conferences and training or obtain a certification and get reimbursed for membership in professional societies
Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more
Location
- Linthicum
- Job Function
- Software/Applications Development/Engineering
- Position Type
- Staff – Regular
- Full time/Part time
- Full time
- Pay Basis
- Salary
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