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Security Engineer, Detection & Response

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA; Washington, DCSecurity
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 Nov 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Security Engineer, Detection & Response role at Anthropic involves protecting advanced artificial intelligence systems by monitoring threats, investigating security incidents, and collaborating across teams. Based in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, Seattle, WA, or Washington, DC, this position is ideal for security professionals passionate about safeguarding cutting-edge AI technology.

Key Responsibilities

Take charge of cybersecurity incident response activities, addressing everything from external cyber attacks to insider threats across all layers of the technology stack.
Build and deploy innovative security tools, potentially incorporating Large Language Models to improve threat detection, investigation, and response measures.
Design and refine detection mechanisms, operational playbooks, and workflows to swiftly recognize and mitigate security incidents.
Analyze incident response metrics and procedures to continuously enhance organizational security.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various engineering and security groups while participating in an on-call rotation schedule.

Requirements

Bring either 3+ years of software engineering background with security exposure, or 5+ years specializing in detection engineering, incident response, or threat hunting.
Possess a strong foundational grasp of cloud operations and computing environments.
Demonstrate experience working collaboratively alongside software engineering teams within SaaS organizations.
Exhibit exceptional communication abilities and the capacity to guide projects autonomously with minimal supervision.
Show familiarity with standard security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, or related technologies.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional background.

Nice to Have

Practical background in conducting security operations or investigations within large-scale Kubernetes environments.
High proficiency in Python along with query languages like SQL.
Experience analyzing attacker behavior to prototype premium-quality detections.
Familiarity with forensics, malware analysis, threat intelligence, infrastructure as code, and detection engineering.
Previous tenure contributing to high-growth startup environments.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Kubernetes
SIEM, SOAR, and EDR security tools
Cloud environments and operations
Infrastructure as code and threat intelligence frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary compensation ranging from $300,000 to $405,000 USD.
Visa sponsorship availability for qualified candidates.
Flexible working hours with a location-based hybrid policy requiring office presence at least 25% of the time.
Comprehensive benefits package featuring competitive compensation, generous vacation policies, parental leave, and optional equity donation matching.

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that benefit society safely. The organization functions as a cohesive team of researchers, policy experts, and engineers pursuing large-scale empirical AI research with a strong emphasis on collaboration and safety.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in joining the team should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLKubernetes

Questions candidates ask

What locations is this position available in?

This role is offered in San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC, operating under a location-based hybrid policy.

What is the salary range for the Security Engineer role?

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $300,000 to $405,000 USD.

Is visa sponsorship provided for this job?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for this role and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What level of experience is required to apply?

Candidates need either 3+ years of software engineering experience with security exposure, or 5+ years of experience in detection engineering, incident response, or threat hunting.

Does the position involve an on-call schedule?

Yes, this position requires participation in an on-call rotation.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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