Agentic Development 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 You will work as a part of the Cyber Mission Readiness Directorate within CERT and will collaborate with a team of software engineers, learning engineers, and cybersecurity experts focused on building the software and automation behind cyber training, exercises, and assessments.

You will assist members of the Operational Readiness and Evaluation team in developing agentic AI workflows that help research, generate, and review curriculum, with source traceability and human approval built in.

You will build and maintain GitOps pipelines that lint, test, package, and deploy training content, web applications, and virtual lab environments. You will research and prototype new approaches to automation, leveraging both AI and traditional software engineering practices to deliver reliable, repeatable systems.

This internship begins in Fall 2026, with the option to continue through the Spring 2027 semester. You will contribute to a variety of core functions including: Agentic AI workflow development and evaluation CI/CD and GitOps automation Infrastructure as code and containerized environments Test automation and developer tooling Requirements: Enrolled in a degree granting program.

Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community. You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to critically think and problem solve Familiarity with a programming or scripting language, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Bash Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows, such as branching and merge requests Basic knowledge of Linux, the command line, and containers (e.

g., Docker) Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts Willingness to learn new technologies with cross-functional teams Must be organized, detail-oriented, and have the capacity to clearly document and communicate any findings Desired Experience: Experience building with large language model APIs or agent frameworks, including tool use or Model Context Protocol (MCP) Experience with CI/CD platforms, such as GitLab CI or GitHub Actions Experience with infrastructure as code or GitOps tools, such as Terraform, Packer, Ansible, or Argo CD Experience writing automated unit, integration, or end-to-end tests These experiences may also come from education-driven experiences or extracurriculars.

Job Function Breakdown: Design, build, and evaluate agentic AI workflows with human review checkpoints: 35% Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitOps automation: 30% Develop infrastructure as code and containerized environments for training and labs: 20% Write tests and documentation, and demonstrate solutions to the team: 15% TOTAL = 100% This is a part-time, fully onsite position based in our Pittsburgh office.

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

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today! Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Function Non-CMU Students Position Type Intern (Fixed Term) Full Time/Part time Part time Pay Basis Hourly More Information: Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

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