Staff Software Engineer (Safeguards Infrastructure)

• We are looking for software engineers to help build the foundational pieces for safety, oversight and intervention mechanisms of our AI systems
• As a software engineer on the Safeguards team, you will work to monitor models, prevent misuse, and ensure user well-being
• This role will focus on building systems to detect unwanted model behaviors and prevent disallowed use of models
• You will apply your technical skills to uphold our principles of safety, transparency, and oversight
• You’ll develop the foundational systems which power Safeguards, including infrastructure for data storage and management, metric and evaluation systems, and tooling for human and agentic review
• Ensure the day-to-day running of Safeguards systems and hold a high operational bar which serves both safety and customers while reducing the amount of human intervention and oversight required
• Build robust and reliable multi-layered defenses for real-time improvement of safety mechanisms that work at scale

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

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work across the stack
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Have experience building trust and safety, anti-spam, fraud or abuse detection and mitigation mechanisms and interventions for AI/ML systems
• Have worked closely with operational teams to build custom internal tooling
• Have experience building metrics and measurement systems or data and privacy management systems
• Be proficient in TypeScript or Rust
• Have experience with Claude Code or similar agentic coding tools
• 7+ years of experience in a software engineering position
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed

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