About this role
Anthropic is hiring an Applied AI Engineer for their Public Sector team based in Washington, DC, to support a dedicated national security mission program. This full-time position is ideal for a technical professional with a background in secure environments and large language models who wants to serve as a trusted technical advisor to government customers.
Role Overview
Anthropic is looking for an Applied AI Engineer, Public Sector in Washington, DC. The person in this role acts as the primary technical advisor for national security mission programs, collaborating with engineering and mission teams to build and deploy capabilities powered by Claude. The position requires working primarily on-site in secure government facilities to guide customers from technical discovery through successful deployment.
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About the Company
Anthropic builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems designed to be safe and beneficial for users and society. The organization functions as a cohesive team tackling large-scale research efforts, treating AI research as an empirical science that values long-term safety and trustworthiness.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Anthropic careers page.
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What security clearance is required for this role?
Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Washington, DC, and requires working primarily on-site in secure government facilities.
What is the salary range for the Applied AI Engineer position?
The annual salary range is $280,000 to $320,000 USD.
What programming languages are required?
Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python or TypeScript are required.
Is visa sponsorship available?
Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas for qualifying candidates.