Machine Learning Engineer, Safeguards
AnthropicSan Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted October 9, 2025
315000 - 425000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Anthropic is an AI research company focused on developing reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Their flagship product, Claude, is an AI assistant designed for tasks of any scale. The company's research encompasses natural language processing, human feedback mechanisms, scaling laws, reinforcement learning, code generation, and interpretability, setting them apart with a commitment to transparency and control in AI development.
Job Description
Anthropic is seeking Machine Learning Engineers to contribute to building safety and oversight mechanisms for their AI systems. The role focuses on training models to detect harmful behaviors and ensuring user well-being, enforcing terms of service, and adhering to ethical guidelines. This is a collaborative environment supporting research, engineering, and policy experts.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in a research/ML engineering or applied research scientist position
- Proficiency in Python, LLMs, SQL and data analysis/data mining tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts
- Familiarity with safe AI/ML systems
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits (vacation, parental leave)
- Flexible working hours
- Optional equity donation matching