See what’s possible after CMU-SV

Employment data

To explore employment data by job title, company, salary, and location, visit the interactive dashboard maintained by CMU’s Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC).

  1. Click the "Filters and controls" button
  2. Select graduation year(s), "Masters" for education level, and your primary major
  3. Click "Hide Filters" to view your results

CMU-SV graduates are shaping the future of tech across industries and geographies, from startups in Silicon Valley to high-tech roles around the globe.

In today’s fast-paced, evolving tech landscape, our alumni’s success stories offer a valuable look into what’s possible.

This page is your starting point to see data by title, company, location, and salary. See actual career outcomes from recent alumni, discover what roles are in demand within your Master’s program at CMU-SV (like machine learning engineering and product management), and find inspiration for your own next step.

Use the interactive dashboard to:

  • Browse job titles CMU-SV grads have landed to spark ideas for your own search, including emerging roles like AI Software Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer.
  • Identify top employers that hire from your program to focus your networking and outreach.
  • Review salary ranges to better understand your market value and feel more prepared during negotiations.
  • Highlight how location trends can inform your job search strategy.
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Once you’ve explored the dashboard, it helps to understand what the data is showing you and why it matters.

Where you land after CMU-SV is shaped by more than your technical skills. Our alumni are charting exciting paths in Silicon Valley and beyond, and this dashboard gives you a closer look at those outcomes.

This data isn’t just about numbers; it’s here to help you explore your options and imagine what’s possible.

Did you know...

  • Over 58% of our grads are building their careers right here in Silicon Valley, and tech hubs like Seattle and New York are gaining traction too.
     
  • Two out of every three CMU-SV graduates are working as software engineers, contributing directly to the technology shaping tomorrow.

At CMU-SV, there’s a real shift happening. With the AI boom, more students are drawn to startups and smaller companies, where they can have a hands-on impact and shape the future in real-time. Roles are evolving, and students are drawn to positions that blend multiple interests, like:

  • AI Product Manager
  • AI Software Engineer
  • Security Program Manager

These interdisciplinary roles are becoming more popular because they let students work across tech, product, and innovation.

Next up: Explore career pathways

Ready to see how recent alumni found their way? Visit the explore pathways page to learn how recent graduates moved from CMU-SV into roles in software engineering, AI startup creation, and security engineering.

Already landed a role?

Complete the employment outcomes survey and help the next group of students discover what’s possible.