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Compute Country Lead, Canada

AnthropicRemote-Friendly (Travel Required) | CanadaCompute
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Anthropic is hiring a Compute Country Lead to direct compute infrastructure development across Canada as part of the company's international expansion. This remote-friendly role suits an experienced infrastructure leader with deep regional connections who can manage complex, cross-functional strategic goals.

Role Overview

Anthropic seeks a dedicated professional to act as the primary accountable owner for compute strategy within Canada. This position involves leading a cross-functional group covering site selection, leasing, energy acquisition, financing, policy, community outreach, construction, and ongoing operations. The objective is to successfully bring multiple gigawatts of compute online by coordinating centralized subject matter experts and aligning them with regional market conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the end-to-end strategy for compute build-out from initial site selection through to operational phases.
Serve as the main point of accountability for workstreams including energy, leasing, government relations, construction, and finance.
Provide cross-functional leadership and align centralized specialist teams without relying on direct-line authority.
Act as the external representative for Anthropic when engaging with Canadian government officials, utilities, and energy providers.
Monitor progress, identify potential risks, and translate global compute priorities into local regulatory and political contexts.

Requirements

Canadian nationality, with established professional connections within the government and energy sectors, is strongly preferred.
Structured thinking capabilities with a proven ability to grasp new domains rapidly and deeply.
Exceptional communication skills tailored for senior government, utility, and industry stakeholders.
Demonstrated capability to coordinate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
High organization and attention to detail while managing concurrent complex workstreams.
Comfort with ambiguity and a strong drive to establish structure in undefined environments.
Professional background rooted in energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.

Nice to Have

Previous involvement in large-scale infrastructure or datacenter development projects.
Pre-existing relationships with Canadian federal or provincial government bodies connected to energy, land use, or industrial growth.
Experience in managing capital-intensive projects.
Familiarity with the compute, cloud computing, or datacenter industries.

Skills and Tools

Cross-functional team leadership and project coordination
Government relations and policy navigation
Energy and infrastructure strategy
Strategic communication and stakeholder management
Risk assessment and mitigation

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that benefit society. Operating as a collaborative team of researchers, engineers, and business leaders, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science focused on long-term safety and high-impact discoveries.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary objective of the Compute Country Lead?

The Compute Country Lead serves as the accountable owner for Anthropic's compute strategy in Canada, responsible for bringing gigawatts of compute online by coordinating site selection, energy, leasing, policy, and construction.

Is this role remote?

The position is remote-friendly and located in Canada, though it requires travel and adherence to location-based hybrid policies where applicable.

Do I need direct-line authority over the specialist teams?

No, specialist functions such as leasing and policy are managed centrally by leads in San Francisco. The Country Lead provides cross-functional leadership and drives alignment without direct-line authority.

What background is required for this position?

Candidates must have a background in energy, infrastructure, or a related sector, alongside strong organizational skills and familiarity with managing complex, ambiguous situations.

How should I apply for this job?

You should apply directly on the official Anthropic careers page to ensure your submission is received securely.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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