Staff Infrastructure Engineer, Pre-training at Anthropic

San Francisco, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • 7+ YOE outside of internships
  • Strong software engineering skills with experience in building distributed systems
  • Expertise in Python
  • Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks, particularly Apache Spark (must)
  • Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms and distributed systems architecture
  • Experience with high-throughput, fault-tolerant system design
  • Strong background in performance optimization and system scaling
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Nice-to-Haves
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with language model training infrastructure
  • Strong background in distributed systems and parallel computing
  • Expertise in tokenization algorithms and techniques
  • Experience building high-throughput, fault-tolerant systems
  • Deep knowledge of monitoring and observability practices
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management
  • Background in MLOps or ML infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance data processing infrastructure for large language model training
  • Develop and maintain core processing primitives (e.g., tokenization, deduplication, chunking) with a focus on scalability
  • Build robust systems for data quality assurance and validation at scale
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring systems for data processing infrastructure
  • Create and optimize distributed computing systems for processing web-scale datasets
  • Collaborate with research teams to implement novel data processing architectures
  • Build and maintain documentation for infrastructure components and systems
  • Design and implement systems for reproducibility and traceability in data preparation

Skills

Python
Apache Spark
distributed systems
cloud computing
data processing
tokenization
deduplication
monitoring
scalability

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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