Application Security Engineer

Anthropic, a pioneering AI research company, is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their mission of creating safe and beneficial AI systems. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI development and security, offering a unique opportunity to shape the security landscape of next-generation AI technologies.

The position demands a security practitioner who can think like an attacker while maintaining a developer's mindset. You'll be responsible for implementing security measures throughout the software development lifecycle, from initial design to implementation. This includes conducting threat modeling, secure design reviews, and building tools to support secure development practices.

Working in Anthropic's collaborative environment, you'll partner with software engineers and researchers to ensure security is foundational to all projects. The role offers exposure to novel security challenges in AI/ML, including addressing risks like prompt injection, data poisoning, and model extraction. You'll be instrumental in developing security standards and educational resources that enable all engineers to become security champions.

The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $300,000 to $320,000 USD annually, along with benefits including flexible working hours, generous vacation and parental leave, and equity donation matching. Based in San Francisco, Anthropic maintains a hybrid work model requiring at least 25% office presence.

This role is ideal for someone with 5+ years of security experience who is passionate about AI safety and can balance security requirements with business objectives. You'll need strong technical expertise in cloud environments and containerized architectures, plus excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences.

Anthropic values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, emphasizing that not all qualifications need to be met to be considered. The company operates as a public benefit corporation, focusing on high-impact AI research with potential global implications.

Join Anthropic to be at the forefront of securing the future of AI technology while working alongside committed researchers, engineers, and policy experts in a collaborative and impactful environment.