[Expression of Interest] Research Manager, Interpretability
About this role
The Research Manager for Interpretability is a hybrid management role based in San Francisco, California, centered on supporting expert teams dedicated to reverse engineering large language models. This position is well-suited for an experienced technical leader who wants to drive critical AI safety research and advance mechanistic understanding.
Role Overview
As a manager on the Interpretability team, the successful candidate will support a group of expert researchers and engineers working to understand how modern large language models function internally at a deep, mechanistic level. This critical leadership role partners closely with an individual contributor research lead to translate cutting-edge research ideas into tangible goals and oversee execution. The position requires managing team execution, careers, and performance, facilitating cross-functional relationships, and driving the hiring pipeline. Note that Anthropic maintains an expression of interest for this role while actively growing individual contributor positions.
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About the Company
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a mission to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for users and society. The organization approaches AI research as an empirical science, functioning as a single cohesive team tackling large-scale research efforts to build foundational insights in AI safety.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Anthropic careers page.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location policy for the Research Manager role?
This role follows a hybrid location policy, expecting staff to be in the San Francisco office for at least 25 percent of the time, typically about 3 days a week.
What is the salary range for this position?
The annual salary range for this role is $350,000 to $500,000 USD.
How many years of management experience are required?
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience effectively leading highly technical research or engineering teams.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?
Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer, though sponsorship cannot be guaranteed for every applicant.
Are there open Research Manager positions currently available on the Interpretability team?
Anthropic accepts expressions of interest for this role while actively growing individual contributor positions like Research Scientists and Research Engineers.