Carnegie Mellon University Master of Software Engineering

🎓🏆 Proud moment for CMU MSE! Congratulations to Aditya Shrivastava, Thrishik Senthilkumar, and Nikhil Londhe on securing 3rd place in the 2025 SITAC Competition, a unique event combining architecture and societal impact.

Explore how our students are leveraging software engineering to create tangible solutions for pressing global issues.

Learn more about their inspiring project here: https://mse.s3d.cmu.edu/news/2025/2025-sitac-competition.html

MSE Team "Refactor Rangers" Places 3rd in 2025 SITAC Com - Master of Software Engineering Programs - Software and Societal Systems Department - Carnegie Mellon University Aditya Shrivastava, Thrishik Senthilkumar, and Nikhil Londhe from the Master of Software Engineering (MSE) program at Carnegie Mellon University recently secured third place at the 2025 Societal Impact through Architectural Competition (SITAC), organized by CITAP.

🎓 Graduation day is almost here!

On Friday, May 9, we’ll celebrate our MSE graduates with a full morning of events:
🥐 Commencement Breakfast | 9:00–10:30 AM
🎓 SCS Masters' Diploma Ceremony | 11:00–1:00 PM
📍 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, Pittsburgh
🎤 CMU’s university-wide ceremony with President Farnam Jahanian follows later in the day.

We're honored to celebrate the Class of 2025 — and thrilled to welcome back our alumni joining us for this special occasion!

Looking to take the next big step in your software engineering career—without relocating?

📍 Carnegie Mellon University’s Online Master of Software Engineering lets you earn your degree from home while continuing to work.

⚡ Learn from top-tier faculty
🌐 Join a global network of innovators
📆 Apply by May 1st to secure your spot!

Start your journey: https://mse.s3d.cmu.edu/

Action figure mode: Activated! Which one are you? 🤔

Our MSE students become successful tech leaders at a faster rate than their peers. You might see software engineers that know how to code, but our students know how to excel beyond that.

Ready to enhance your career?

Our MSE online program is open for applications until May 1st! Learn more in our bio 👆🏻

💼 They may look like action figures, but they’re the real deal.

The students in Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Software Engineering program are equipped with everything they need to launch successful careers—and they do it faster than most.

✅ 94% land full-time jobs within 3 months of graduating
💰 Average starting salary: $137,000+
📊 Most get promoted to management faster than their peers

Ready to see yourself in one of these packages next year?
Learn more: https://mse.s3d.cmu.edu

🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that Vincent Hellendoorn will serve as the keynote speaker for the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Master of Software Engineering (MSE) program at Carnegie Mellon University this April!

Vincent, a research scientist at Meta and creator of CodeCompose, is an MSE alum whose work has advanced AI-assisted programming and software engineering at scale. He’ll be joining us April 4–6 to share his incredible journey and insight into the future of AI and software development.

📖 Read more about Vincent’s story and career:
👉 https://mse.s3d.cmu.edu/news/2025/speaker-vincent-hellendoorn.html
📅 Save the date: April 4–6, 2025
📍 CMU Campus, Pittsburgh, PA

Agentic AI in Software Engineering: How and When with Keynote Speaker Vincent Hellendoorn - Master of Software Engineering Programs - Software and Societal Systems Department - Carnegie Mellon University The field of software engineering is undergoing a radical transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). AI-powered software agents and large language models are rapidly reshaping the way developers write, test, and maintain code. At the Master of Software Engineering (MSE) program’...

📢 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! 📢

We are honored to welcome Arnold Blinn (MSE ‘87) as a Special Guest speaker at the 𝟯𝟱-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of the MSE program at Carnegie Mellon University! 🎉

With a distinguished career spanning Microsoft, GoDaddy, and ServiceNow, Arnold brings a wealth of expertise in software architecture and innovation. His journey from CMU to Chief Architect at ServiceNow is a testament to the power of an MSE degree.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟯𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in software engineering and hear firsthand from Arnold about the evolution of the industry and what’s next in software engineering leadership.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 talk 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7NrzaF7

Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🎤

We’re thrilled to welcome Arnold Blinn (MSE ‘87) back to CMU as a keynote speaker for the MSE 35-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Arnold’s impressive career has taken him from Carnegie Mellon to leadership roles at Microsoft, GoDaddy, and ServiceNow. As Chief Architect at ServiceNow, he continues to drive innovation in software engineering.

Join us in celebrating 35 years of MSE and hear firsthand from Arnold about his journey, insights, and the future of software engineering.

📅 Event Date: April 4-6, 2025
📍 Carnegie Mellon University

🔗 Read more about Arnold’s keynote here: https://mse.s3d.cmu.edu/news/2025/anrold-blinn-2025.html

Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Industry: Arnold Blinn to Speak at the MSE Program’s 35-Year Anniversary Celebration - Master of Software Engineering Programs - Software and Societal Systems Department - Carnegie Mellon University Arnold Blinn’s keynote speech will explore the pivotal technological shifts he has encountered throughout his 35-year career in software engineering. Drawing from his personal experiences with transformative innovations such as object-oriented programming, the rise of the internet, mobile devices,...

📣 Big congratulations to Nick Frollini, recipient of the MSE Coach Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentorship! 🌟

Nick’s dedication to our Master of Software Engineering (MSE) program and his commitment to empowering students in leadership, communication, and mentorship have left an indelible mark.

From the classroom to his storied career in academia, technology, and venture capital, Nick inspires us all with his passion for education and innovation.

Join us in celebrating Nick’s well-deserved recognition! 🏆

✨ Happy Winter Break!
As the MSE program begins Winter Break on December 20, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who makes our community so special.

To our students: Your hard work, curiosity, and dedication are the heart of this program.
To families and loved ones: Thank you for being the support system that helps our students achieve great things.
To faculty and staff: Your commitment to excellence inspires us every day.

This is a time to rest, recharge, and reflect. However you celebrate, we wish you a joyous holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in the new year!

👏 Celebrating Student Success

Join us in recognizing the incredible efforts of our MSE Practicum Teams as they present their final projects on December 12. From concept to completion, these students are shaping the future of software engineering!