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IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, macOS

AnthropicBoston, MA; Remote-Friendly (Travel-Required) | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | New York City, NY; Washington, DCSecurity
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Salary
$285K — $325K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Anthropic is hiring an IT Systems Engineer for their Client Platform Engineer, macOS role across multiple locations including Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, and Washington, DC, with remote-friendly options. This position suits an experienced systems professional who wants to build and run device fleets as an end-to-end platform using configuration-as-code principles.

Role Overview

The Endpoint team at Anthropic treats the device fleet as a dedicated platform, running an internal MDM as a production service and managing all configurations through code. The professional in this role will own the platform end-to-end, managing everything from underlying infrastructure and configuration to patching pipelines and telemetry. This position requires partnering closely with Security teams on hardening and compliance controls while ensuring developer workflows remain frictionless.

Key Responsibilities

Own endpoint configuration as code by authoring, reviewing, testing, and progressively rolling out MDM policies, configuration profiles, and remediation scripts across macOS and mobile devices with canary stages and rollback mechanisms
Operate the MDM platform as a production service, managing infrastructure as code, observability, upgrades, and incident response
Build patch management automation enforcing rapid timelines while preserving a positive user experience
Design zero-touch provisioning to convert sealed boxes into productive workstations on day one
Support a small fleet of Linux machines alongside the primary Mac fleet
Transform fleet telemetry into policy enforcement, dashboards, and early drift warnings, leveraging Claude to automate manual operational tasks
Partner with Corporate Security on endpoint hardening, binary authorization, and compliance controls
Participate in the team rotation for incoming requests and escalations, acting as the deep escalation tier for unresolved IT Operations issues

Requirements

8+ years of experience building secure IT systems in complex environments, including leading projects across multiple teams
Experience managing endpoint fleets of thousands of macOS devices utilizing a modern MDM
Approach endpoint configuration as version-controlled, peer-reviewed code instead of console clicking
Deep knowledge of macOS internals such as launchd, configuration profiles, TCC, and system extensions
Proficiency in writing Python and shell scripts
Ability to write design docs and runbooks to facilitate team review and support

Nice to Have

Experience operating an MDM or device management platform as a service rather than consuming it strictly as SaaS
Familiarity with open-source endpoint and device management tools like Munki, osquery, and AutoPkg
Experience building automated progressive rollout systems gated on telemetry
Background running infrastructure as code within a public cloud environment
Working knowledge of Linux administration covering packaging, systems, and configuration management
Experience utilizing large language models to automate operational tasks

Skills and Tools

macOS internals (launchd, TCC, configuration profiles, system extensions)
Python
Shell scripting
MDM platforms
Infrastructure as Code
Munki
osquery
AutoPkg
Linux administration
LLMs and Claude

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range of $285,000 to $325,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Office space for collaboration with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff in offices at least 25% of the time
Visa sponsorship available with immigration lawyer support

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for users and society. Operating as a quickly growing group of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders, the organization views AI research as an empirical science resembling physics and biology. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company values collaborative teamwork and high-impact research aligned with its Responsible Scaling Policy.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

macOSLinuxPythonMDMMunkiosqueryAutoPkgClaudeInfrastructure as CodeLLMs

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this role?

This role is available in Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; New York City, NY; and Washington, DC, with remote-friendly travel-required options.

What is the annual salary range for the IT Systems Engineer position?

The annual base salary range is $285,000 to $325,000 USD.

Is visa sponsorship provided for this role?

Yes, visa sponsorship is available, and Anthropic retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What education is required for this position?

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

What is the hybrid work policy?

Staff are expected to be in one of the company offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require additional in-office time.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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