Infrastructure Engineer

Anthropic creates reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, focusing on safe and beneficial AI development through research and engineering.
$320,000 - $405,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Infrastructure Engineer

Anthropic is at the forefront of developing safe and reliable AI systems, seeking talented Infrastructure Engineers to join their mission-driven team. This role spans multiple specialized teams including Data Infrastructure, Core Infrastructure, Observability, Developer Productivity, Product Infrastructure, Claudification, and Cloud Inference.

The position offers an opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technologies and contribute to frontier models development. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining some of the industry's largest and most sophisticated clusters used for AI training and serving. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies across AWS and GCP platforms, implementing robust monitoring solutions, and ensuring scalable, secure infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in distributed systems, infrastructure reliability, and cloud technologies. You'll work in a collaborative environment where communication and problem-solving skills are crucial. The role offers competitive compensation ($320,000-$405,000), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a hybrid setting from Anthropic's San Francisco office.

What makes this opportunity unique is Anthropic's approach to AI research as "big science," working as a cohesive team on large-scale research efforts. The company values impact over incremental improvements, viewing AI research through an empirical lens similar to physics and biology. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes collaboration, ethical considerations, and the development of AI systems that benefit humanity.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about infrastructure at scale, has a deep technical background, and wants to contribute to the development of safe and beneficial AI systems. You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology while helping shape the future of AI infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Infrastructure Engineer

  • Lead build out of AI clusters (thousands to hundreds of thousands of machines)
  • Consult with stakeholders to understand infrastructure, data and compute needs
  • Set technical strategy and oversee development of high scale, reliable infrastructure systems
  • Mentor top technical talent
  • Design processes for incident response and operational effectiveness

Requirements For Infrastructure Engineer

Python
Rust
Go
Java
Kubernetes
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • 3+ years leading large scale, complex projects or teams
  • Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Rust, Go, Java)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Deep knowledge of modern cloud infrastructure including Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Benefits For Infrastructure Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
Parental Leave
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation
  • Flexible working hours
  • Office space

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