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Systems Software Engineer – LTI – School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

The Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned research and education hub at the forefront of natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Established within the School of Computer Science, LTI pioneers innovative approaches to understanding, processing, and generating human language in both written and spoken forms.

We are seeking a Systems Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing software systems and applications for research projects in Prof. Chenyan Xiong’s lab in the Language Technologies Institute at CMU, which may include :

  • Full-stack development for research in user-facing systems and interactive deep-learning systems.
  • Creating large-scale software systems for aiding research in large language models and retrieval systems.
  • Creating and maintaining websites for lab-related projects
  • Other duties as assigned

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

  • Be adaptable and open to change as the department and organization evolves.
  • Work well with others and / or as part of a team.
  • Work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
  • Pay close attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and / or individuals.
  • Meet deadlines, work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
  • Understand and follow directions.
  • Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Perform activities such as extended use of a computer monitor, extensive reading, transcribing, analyzing data and figures, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and / or operation of machines.
  • Qualifications :

    Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

    Experience : 1 to 3 years of full-stack development experience with the following tools and / or programming languages :

  • Tools : React, Node.js, Docker, Elasticsearch, SQL, and API usage
  • Languages : Python, Java, HTML / CSS
  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

    Requirements :

  • Successful pre-employment background check
  • Additional Information :

  • May require travel to and / or work at off-campus or remote locations.
  • Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
  • Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

    Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

    Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our to help navigate childcare needs, , and so much more!

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