Research Engineer / Scientist, AI Scientist at Anthropic

San Francisco, California, United States

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$315,000 – $560,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
YesVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

  • Familiarity with language model training, evaluation, and inference
  • Familiarity with performance optimization, distributed systems, VM/sandboxing/container deployment, and large scale data pipelines (highly encouraged)
  • At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work in one of the offices at least 25% of the time (location-based hybrid policy)
  • Strong communication skills (highly valued for collaboration)

Responsibilities

  • Work end-to-end, identifying and addressing key blockers on the path to scientific AGI
  • Improve models' abilities to use computers as a laboratory for long horizon tasks and scientific workflows
  • Contribute to building an AI scientist capable of solving long-term reasoning challenges and basic capabilities to push the scientific frontier
  • Think across the whole model stack
  • Participate in collaborative research discussions to pursue highest-impact work

Skills

Language Model Training
Model Evaluation
Inference
Performance Optimization
Distributed Systems
VM Sandboxing
Container Deployment
Large Scale Data 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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