Privacy Research Engineer, Safeguards
AnthropicSan Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted October 8, 2025
320000 - 485000 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 researchers to help mitigate risks associated with building AI systems, specifically related to the potential for models to interact with private user data. The role involves designing and implementing privacy-preserving techniques, auditing current methods, and advocating for responsible data handling within the company. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of safe and beneficial AI.
Requirements
- Experience working on privacy-preserving machine learning
- Strong coding skills in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
- Deep familiarity with large language models, how they work, and how they are trained
- Experience supporting fast-paced startup engineering teams
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
