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full-timeStaff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA
Anthropic is an artificial‑intelligence research and development company focused on building safe, interpretable and steerable AI systems. The Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation internship works on the Safeguards team, developing tools that monitor model behavior, detect misuse, and enforce acceptable‑use policies. Daily tasks include designing and implementing monitoring pipelines, building abuse‑detection mechanisms, creating internal dashboards for analysts, and collaborating with research teams to surface harmful patterns that can be addressed during model training. The role requires writing production‑grade code across the stack, primarily in Python and TypeScript, and communicating technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, solid programming skills, and the ability to work across front‑end and back‑end components. Experience with trust‑and‑safety systems, fraud detection, prompt‑engineering attacks, or building internal tooling for operational teams will be advantageous.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: Computer Science, Software Engineering
- Specializations: Computer Science, Software Engineering
Key Skills
Notes
['Hybrid (≥25% office)', 'Visa sponsorship available']
About the Role We are looking for software engineers to help build safety and oversight mechanisms for our AI systems. As a software engineer on the Safeguards team, you will work to monitor models, prevent misuse, and ensure user well‑being. The role focuses on building systems to detect unwanted model behaviors and prevent disallowed use. Responsibilities Develop monitoring systems to detect unwanted behaviors from our API partners and potentially take automated enforcement actions; surface these in internal dashboards to analysts for manual review. Build abuse detection mechanisms and infrastructure. Surface abuse patterns to research teams to harden models at the training stage. Build robust and reliable multi‑layered defenses for real‑time improvement of safety mechanisms that work at scale. Requirements A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable experience. Proficiency in Python and Typescript. Ability to work across the stack. Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Experience with integrity, spam, fraud, or abuse detection and mitigation is a plus. Experience with prompt engineering, jailbreak attacks, and adversarial inputs is a plus. Eligibility Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Visa sponsorship available. Hybrid work policy: at least 25 % of time in office.
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation |
|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic |
| Location | San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation at Anthropic: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation role at Anthropic?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering); freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation role require?
- The listing highlights Python, Typescript, Abuse detection, Prompt engineering. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Anthropic has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Anthropic has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Staff+ Software Engineer, Account Creation role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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