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Hardware Lab Manager

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYTechnical Program Management
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
3 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Hardware Lab Manager at Anthropic is a vital hands-on role based in San Francisco, California, responsible for overseeing physical compute labs from end to end to support growing AI research. This position suits an experienced infrastructure professional who excels at managing physical hardware, vendor relationships, and lab operations in a collaborative environment.

Role Overview

Anthropic is looking for its first dedicated lab-focused manager to ensure physical hardware environments are functional, secure, and fully prepared for engineering teams. Operating within the Foragers field services team, this position manages Bay Area hardware labs and establishes operational scaling practices. The role requires regular on-site presence in the San Francisco office and local lab spaces, exceeding standard hybrid policies.

Key Responsibilities

Run physical lab operations across sites, covering receiving, staging, rack-and-stack, cabling, power load planning, cooling, and floor layout.
Bring up new server and accelerator platforms from crates to usable machines through firmware, BIOS/UEFI configuration, out-of-band management, OS installation, and network provisioning.
Manage hardware procurement, order ahead of project needs, track lead times, maintain inventory, and execute end-to-end RMA processes alongside vendor escalations.
Build custom debug and programming harnesses, remote power switching setups, and console or KVM access upon engineering request.
Oversee on-site contractors, electricians, rigging crews, and OEM field engineers while maintaining physical asset security and lifecycle tracking.
Develop playbooks and lightweight internal tooling so remote teams can efficiently utilize lab infrastructure.

Requirements

Hands-on experience managing hardware, systems, or datacenter labs, including rack-and-stack, fiber and copper cabling, and power distribution.
Working knowledge of server hardware management planes like BMC, IPMI, Redfish, serial consoles, and PXE network booting.
Competency in Linux administration and networking fundamentals such as VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and basic switch configuration.
Experience managing vendors, freight logistics, quotes, and physical equipment contractors.
Comfort and safety using power tools, bench power supplies, and reading wiring diagrams.
Independent working style combined with a bias toward action, comfort with ambiguity, and direct communication skills.
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

Experience standing up a new lab or datacenter room from scratch, including layout design and budgeting.
Practical familiarity with high-density accelerator systems, liquid cooling, or pre-release hardware bring-up.
Electronics bench skills including soldering, oscilloscope and multimeter use, JTAG probes, and light fabrication.
Background supporting hardware security, firmware, or platform bring-up projects.
Familiarity with DCIM or asset management tooling like NetBox or ServiceNow.
Experience purchasing specialty or hard-to-source hardware alongside compliance and logistics management.

Skills and Tools

Server Hardware Management (BMC, IPMI, Redfish, BIOS/UEFI)
Linux Administration and Networking (VLANs, DNS, DHCP, Network Boot)
Datacenter Infrastructure (Power distribution, cabling, rack-and-stack, cooling)
Vendor and Contractor Management
Hardware Debugging (JTAG, SWD, UART, multimeters)

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range of $320,000 to $405,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Generous vacation and parental leave policies
Flexible working hours and optional equity donation matching

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. Operating as an empirical science company, the organization values large-scale collaborative research and diverse perspectives to tackle profound challenges in artificial intelligence.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this role located?

This role is based in the San Francisco, CA office at 500 Howard St, with required travel to nearby lab spaces.

What is the salary range for the Hardware Lab Manager?

The annual base salary range for this position is $320,000 to $405,000 USD.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Yes, Anthropic offers visa sponsorship and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates receiving an offer.

What is the hybrid work policy?

While the standard baseline is 25% in-office, this specific role requires more frequent on-site presence due to its physical lab management responsibilities.

What are the primary educational requirements?

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study 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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