Software Engineer - Anthropic Labs

Anthropic is at the forefront of creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, with a mission to ensure AI remains safe and beneficial for users and society. As part of Anthropic Labs, which serves as an internal accelerator bridging research and product development, you'll play a crucial role in rapidly prototyping and evaluating emerging AI capabilities.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and practical product development. You'll collaborate closely with researchers to validate the feasibility of AI breakthroughs, build lightweight demos, and generate insights that shape Anthropic's product roadmap. The Labs team focuses on identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities that could transition to products within 6-12 months.

What makes this role exceptional is the chance to work with a cohesive team on large-scale research efforts in an environment that values impact over conventional metrics. Anthropic approaches AI research as an empirical science, similar to physics and biology, fostering a collaborative atmosphere with frequent research discussions.

The company offers competitive compensation ($320,000 - $560,000), comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment in San Francisco. You'll be part of a growing team of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders united in the mission to build beneficial AI systems. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, creative thinking, and strong collaboration skills, with a focus on user-centric research and ethical considerations in AI development.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, has experience with large language models, and can effectively bridge the gap between research possibilities and practical implementation. You'll contribute to groundbreaking AI research while ensuring its safe and beneficial application for society.