Security Software Engineer (Detection & Response Platform)

• We’re seeking an exceptional engineer to join Anthropic’s Detection Platform team to build and scale our next-generation security analytics infrastructure
• In this role, you’ll architect and implement data pipelines that process massive amounts of security telemetry, develop ML-powered detection systems, and create innovative solutions that leverage Claude to transform security operations
• Build AI-powered platform responsible for all aspects of D&R capabilities from detection development to incident response
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for ingesting and processing security telemetry across our rapidly growing infrastructure
• Architect solutions for storing and efficiently querying large volumes of security-relevant data
• Create rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new security tooling and analytics capabilities
• Work closely with security and infrastructure teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring and growth of the Security team
• Participate in on-call shifts

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and absence policies
• Mental health support for you and your dependents
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant
• Retirement plans with competitive matching
• Life and income protection plans
• $500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Annual education stipend
• Home office stipends
• Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic
• Daily meals and snacks in the office

• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification
• Experience with:
• Strong understanding of data processing pipelines and experience working with large-scale logging systems
• Test-driven software development and/or CI/CD (plus for direct experience with Detection-as-code workflows)
• Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security, infrastructure and/or data pipelines
• Track record of building and maintaining internal developer tools or security platforms
• Query optimization for large datasets
• Ability to write maintainable and secure code in Python
• Track record of driving engineering excellence through high standards, constructive code reviews, and mentorship
• Experience with building stable and scalable services on cloud infrastructure and serverless architectures
• Ability to lead technical projects with minimal guidance
• Experience working with security teams and translating requirements into technical solutions
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional security initiatives and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Outstanding communication skills, translating technical concepts effectively across all organizational levels
• Strong systems thinking with ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex environments
• Demonstrated success in bringing clarity and ownership to ambiguous technical problems
• We require at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience building security tooling from the ground up
• Background in implementing security monitoring solutions (SIEM, log aggregation, EDR)
• Background in detection engineering or security operations
• Experience scaling security operations in a high-growth environment
• Data lake / Database architecture
• Track record of applying ML/AI to security problems
• SOAR platform/automation development
• API design and internal platform creation

• Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis