Software Engineer, ML Networking at Anthropic

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency with network protocols and networking concepts
  • Deep kernel networking: TCP/IP stack internals, XDP, eBPF, io_uring, and epoll
  • User-space networking: DPDK, RDMA, kernel bypass techniques
  • Understanding of how to build higher-level abstractions like collectives and RPC
  • Skilled at diagnosing and resolving networking issues in distributed systems, especially at OSI model layers 2-4
  • Strong programming skills in a systems programming language, including memory management, lock-free data structures, and NUMA-aware programming
  • Software, driver, and OS performance optimization tools and techniques
  • Comfort with or desire to learn Rust
  • At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Writing and maintaining software that interfaces between accelerators and high-speed networks
  • Building and maintaining software that interacts with networks
  • Debugging and optimizing distributed software at the network level
  • Interfacing with hardware
  • Build a system for accelerator-initiated tensor movement over the network
  • Benchmark software for a new networking environment
  • Implement a new collective algorithm to improve latency
  • Optimize congestion control algorithms for large-scale synchronous workloads
  • Debug kernel-level network latency spikes

Skills

TCP/IP
XDP
eBPF
io_uring
epoll
DPDK
RDMA
kernel bypass
Rust
PCIe
SmartNICs
NUMA
lock-free data structures
collectives
RPC

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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