Machine Learning Systems Engineer, Encodings and Tokenization at Anthropic

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 8+ years of software engineering experience and significant machine learning expertise, along with a comfort level navigating ambiguity and developing solutions in rapidly evolving research environments. They should also be proficient in Python and familiar with modern ML development practices, demonstrating experience with machine learning systems, data pipelines, or ML infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The Machine Learning Systems Engineer will design, develop, and maintain tokenization systems used across Pretraining and Finetuning workflows, optimize encoding techniques to improve model training efficiency and performance, collaborate closely with research teams to understand their evolving needs around data representation, build infrastructure that enables researchers to experiment with novel tokenization approaches, implement systems for monitoring and debugging tokenization-related issues in the model training pipeline, create robust testing frameworks to validate tokenization systems across diverse languages and data types, identify and address bottlenecks in data processing pipelines related to tokenization, and document systems thoroughly while communicating technical decisions clearly to stakeholders across teams.

Skills

Tokenization
Encoding
Data Representation
Model Training
Infrastructure Development
Monitoring
Debugging
Testing Frameworks
Data Processing Pipelines

Anthropic

Develops reliable and interpretable AI systems

About Anthropic

Anthropic focuses on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. Its main product, Claude, serves as an AI assistant that can manage tasks for clients across various industries. Claude utilizes advanced techniques in natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and code generation to perform its functions effectively. What sets Anthropic apart from its competitors is its emphasis on making AI systems that are not only powerful but also understandable and controllable by users. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making for its clients through the deployment and licensing of its AI technologies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$11,482.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Ongoing lawsuit with Concord Music Group could lead to financial liabilities.
Technological lag behind competitors like OpenAI may impact market position.
Reliance on substantial funding rounds may indicate financial instability.

Differentiation

Anthropic focuses on AI safety, contrasting with competitors' commercial priorities.
Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, is designed for tasks of any scale.
Partnerships with tech giants like Panasonic and Amazon enhance Anthropic's strategic positioning.

Upsides

Anthropic's $60 billion valuation reflects strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Collaborations like the Umi app with Panasonic tap into the growing wellness AI market.
Focus on AI safety aligns with increasing industry emphasis on ethical AI development.

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