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Engineering Manager, Research Productivity

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYAI Research & Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Engineering Manager, Research Productivity role at Anthropic involves leading a dedicated team of machine learning and distributed systems experts to optimize large-scale finetuning runs and accelerate research iteration. Based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, this position suits experienced engineering leaders passionate about advancing safe and reliable artificial intelligence systems.

Role Overview

Anthropic is hiring an Engineering Manager to guide the Research Tools team, which builds infrastructure sitting at the intersection of nearly every technical group at the company. This manager will help scale systems that support distributed finetuning and improve overall researcher productivity. The position operates under a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25 percent of the time. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with technical leads, research teams, and product groups to prioritize team tasks and foster rapid iteration on training runs.
Establish operational processes such as incident response, postmortem reviews, and on-call rotations.
Coach direct reports to support their ongoing career development and professional growth.
Drive recruiting efforts to scale the team effectively during a period of rapid growth.

Requirements

At least two years of active people management experience with a genuine enjoyment of leadership.
A quick study capable of understanding a complex network of technical systems at a high level.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.

Nice to Have

Background working directly alongside research teams within a research-to-production pipeline.
Demonstrated strength in mentorship, performance evaluation, and team coaching.
Advanced project management capabilities covering cross-organizational communication and prioritization.
Hands-on experience designing interview loops, forecasting staffing requirements, evaluating candidates, and closing offers.

Skills and Tools

Distributed systems infrastructure management
Machine learning tooling and fine-tuning pipelines
Team recruiting and organizational scaling
Cross-functional project prioritization and execution

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $405,000 to $850,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation time and parental leave.
Flexible working hours within a collaborative office environment.

About the Company

Anthropic is an AI safety and research public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that benefit society. The interdisciplinary team brings together expertise across machine learning, physics, policy, business, and product development to tackle large-scale scientific challenges.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

The role is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a hybrid policy requiring staff to work from an office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager position?

The annual salary range is between $405,000 and $850,000 USD.

How many years of management experience are required?

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of active people management experience.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates when an offer is made.

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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