The SEI: The Leader in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity
At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice. We have been working with the Department of Defense, government agencies, and private industry since 1984 to help meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage.
Latest Publications

A Strategy for Component Product Lines: Report 3: Component Product Line Governance
October 04, 2023 • Special Report
Alfred Schenker, Sholom G. Cohen
This report provides guidance for the community involved with developing and sustaining product lines of components used by the U.S....
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U.S. Leadership in Software Engineering & AI Engineering: Critical Needs & Priorities Workshop - Executive Summary
October 03, 2023 • White Paper
Anita Carleton, Forrest Shull, Douglas Schmidt (Vanderbilt University), Erin Harper, John E. Robert, Ipek Ozkaya
A joint SEI/NITRD workshop will advance U.S. national interests through software and AI engineering and accelerate progress across virtually all scientific...
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Simulating Realistic Human Activity Using Large Language Model Directives
October 02, 2023 • Technical Report
Dustin D. Updyke, Thomas G. Podnar, Sean Huff
The authors explore how activities generated from the GHOSTS Framework’s NPC client compare to activities produced by GHOSTS’ default behavior and...
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At the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice. The U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other public agencies and private businesses, can meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage by using tools, technologies, and practices developed or matured by the SEI.
News

FloCon 2024 Announces Program, Opens Registration
October 4, 2023 • Article
The January conference will include presentations and trainings on applying machine learning and AI to network defense.
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To Lead Software and AI Engineering, U.S. Faces Five Critical Needs Says Workshop Summary
September 25, 2023 • Article
A recently released summary of the U.S. Leadership in Software and AI Engineering Workshop outlines national priorities for engineering future software systems.
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DevSecOps Days DC Announces Keynote Speaker
September 20, 2023 • Article
Rob Vietmeyer, Department of Defense chief software officer for the deputy chief information officer for information enterprise (DCIO(IE)), will share how the DCIO(IE) is implementing DevSecOps.
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Live Q&A Webinar to Discuss Risks and Opportunities of Generative AI
September 18, 2023 • Article
A multidisciplinary panel of SEI experts will answer questions on large language models, image generators, and other capabilities of generative artificial intelligence.
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Work With Us
In addition to our work with agencies across the United States government, we partner with academic institutions and private companies to solve key technical challenges for current and future software-reliant systems. You can sponsor research and development, collaborate with us on research, and even get guidance from us to implement new methods.
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Pursue your passion and work alongside world-recognized leaders in the field of software engineering. We invite you to view current employment opportunities, learn about benefits of working at the SEI, and apply for a position.