Senior Software Security Engineer
AnthropicSan Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted August 19, 2025
300000 - 405000 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 a Senior Software Security Engineer to build and maintain security for large-scale AI systems. The Security Engineering team is dedicated to safeguarding AI systems and users, focusing on cloud security, secure development practices, and cross-functional initiatives. They will mentor engineers and contribute to growth within the team, with a focus on implementing robust security architectures and leading complex initiatives.
Requirements
- 7+ years of software engineering experience implementing and maintaining critical systems at scale
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent experience
- Ability to write maintainable and secure code in Python
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional security initiatives
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong systems thinking and risk mitigation
- Strong systems thinking and ability to identify and mitigate risks
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Equity donation matching
- Flexible working hours
- Lovely office space
- Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage
