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People Research Scientist, Recruiting

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WAPeople
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The People Research Scientist, Recruiting role at Anthropic involves joining the People Data Solutions team to drive evidence-based talent decisions across the organization. This position is based in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, and suits professionals experienced in organizational science and people strategy who want to impact a leading AI safety company.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute systematic research studies to evaluate recruiting funnel health, assessment quality, candidate experience, and quality of hire.
Generate and test hypotheses regarding sourcing strategies, interview design, and selection decisions utilizing experimental methods.
Conduct mixed-method research to identify drivers and blockers within recruiting operations while navigating research ethics.
Design and execute validation studies for interviews and selection tools using psychometric techniques.
Establish a metrics framework for recruiting organization health, defining canonical KPIs, dimensions, and definitions.
Architect analytical solutions to convert research insights into actionable products for strategic planning.
Build visualizations and dashboards to communicate complex research findings and present clear recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

Hold an advanced degree, such as a Master’s or PhD, in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Behavioral Science, or a related research field.
Possess experience with selection research, assessment validation, psychometrics, or recruiting funnel analytics.
Demonstrate familiarity with the People Analytics tech stack and ability to collaborate with data engineers.
Exhibit proficiency in SQL and Python or R, along with experience in statistical analysis and machine learning.
Show experience in data visualization and storytelling with research findings.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, navigate sensitive topics diplomatically, and thrive in ambiguity.

Nice to Have

Five or more years of experience in research, people analytics, or related quantitative fields with expertise in research methodology.
Background specifically in recruiting analytics.
Experience running interview or assessment validation studies.
Experience building self-service analytics tools or dashboards.
Background in high-growth technology companies or AI/ML organizations.
Familiarity with network analysis, machine learning, advanced statistical methods, BigQuery, modern data stack tools, Greenhouse, Gem, or ModernLoop.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
R
Statistical Analysis
Machine Learning
Psychometrics
Data Visualization
People Analytics Tech Stack

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $285,000 to $380,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation and parental leave.
Flexible working hours and collaborative office space.
Visa sponsorship provided with immigration lawyer assistance when eligible.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science. Staff work collaboratively on large-scale research efforts in a hybrid model requiring time in offices.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQL

Questions candidates ask

What locations is this role available in?

This position is located in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, operating under a location-based hybrid policy.

What is the salary range for the People Research Scientist role?

The annual salary range for this role is $285,000 to $380,000 USD.

What educational background is required?

Candidates must hold an advanced degree, such as a Master’s or PhD, in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Behavioral Science, or a related research field.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates when an offer is made and sponsorship is feasible.

What technical skills are needed for this position?

Candidates must be proficient in SQL and Python or R, have experience in statistical analysis and machine learning, and be comfortable working within the People Analytics tech stack.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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