IT Operations Engineer, Asset Management
About this role
Managing the daily corporate mobile program, establishing global hardware lifecycles, and keeping accurate inventory records from procurement to secure disposal make up the core of this position. The IT Operations Engineer joins a rapidly expanding group focused on building safe and beneficial AI systems by ensuring internal teams operate without friction across multiple global offices. Responsibilities include selecting and administering asset management tools, reconciling purchase orders with Accounting, and building out e-waste and device collection workflows. Candidates who excel in this position typically possess strong documentation skills, experience scaling hardware programs from the ground up, and the ability to collaborate effectively across IT, Security, and Finance teams.
What you will do
- Develop the global asset management strategy by defining the lifecycle model, required data points, and office execution processes.
- Select, implement, and administer the asset management platform while defining its data model and system integrations.
- Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of record across systems from initial receiving through final disposal.
- Support hardware purchasing through vendor relationships, build the refresh calendar, and reconcile invoices with Accounting.
- Build the e-waste program by partnering with certified recycling providers and maintaining chain-of-custody records.
- Run day-to-day operations for the corporate mobile program and maintain its accompanying operational runbook.
- Identify repetitive tasks throughout operations and automate them using scripts, system connectors, or AI tools.
What you need
- Implemented an asset management and lifecycle program for a multi-office fleet, taking it from spreadsheets or initial setup to a system of record.
- Selected or implemented an asset management platform such as Jira Assets or Snipe-IT and developed its underlying data model.
- Run an e-waste or secure disposal program with certified partners and maintained proper chain-of-custody records.
- Managed reseller or vendor relationships specifically for hardware purchasing and asset disposal.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear runbooks, how-to guides, and knowledge base articles.
- Recognized when requests exceed the scope of the role and routed platform work, policies, or budgets to the appropriate internal teams.
Nice to have
- Supported a corporate mobile program or carrier account
- Basic scripting experience in Bash or Python for inventory or reporting automation
- Experience using AI tools to improve personal or team productivity
- Acted as the hands-on asset contact for an ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audit
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy?
Anthropic operates under a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected to be in one of the offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more time on-site.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual compensation range for this position is $180,000 to $230,000 USD.
Is visa sponsorship available?
Anthropic does sponsor visas and will make every reasonable effort to secure one if an offer is made, utilizing an retained immigration lawyer to assist.
What tools and technologies are used?
The team utilizes asset management platforms like Jira Assets or Snipe-IT, and applies basic scripting in Bash or Python alongside AI tools for automation.