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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Language Model TrainingModel EvaluationInferencePerformance OptimizationDistributed SystemsVM SandboxingContainer DeploymentLarge Scale Data Pipelines

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Research Engineer/Scientist position?

The expected salary range is $315,000 - $560,000 USD annually.

What is the location and hybrid work policy?

The role follows a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected to be in one of the offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more.

What skills are required or encouraged for this role?

Strong candidates should have familiarity with language model training, evaluation, and inference. Familiarity with performance optimization, distributed systems, vm/sandboxing/container deployment, and large scale data pipelines is highly encouraged.

What is the team culture like at Anthropic?

The team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working as a single cohesive team on large-scale research efforts, valuing impact and diverse perspectives.

What makes a strong candidate, and should I apply if I don't meet every qualification?

Strong candidates have familiarity with language model training, evaluation, inference, and related technical areas. We encourage applications even if you do not meet every qualification, especially from underrepresented groups.

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