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Software Engineering Manager, Network Security

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYSecurity
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
17 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Software Engineering Manager, Network Security role at Anthropic involves leading a dedicated engineering group focused on securing complex network infrastructures across cloud providers and bare-metal AI data centers. Based in San Francisco, CA, or New York City, NY, this position is ideal for an experienced security leader who excels at scaling teams and building secure-by-default systems. Candidates will guide strategy, establish core engineering practices, and partner closely with infrastructure and research units to protect critical AI assets without creating operational bottlenecks.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the comprehensive network security roadmap, covering threat modeling from the management plane to Kubernetes environments and cloud interconnects.
Design and deploy default-deny ingress and egress rules, robust network segmentation, private connectivity, and mutual TLS service identity across all operational environments.
Deliver secure primitives that allow new data center links, VPCs, and clusters to inherit correct boundary controls automatically.
Collaborate proactively with cluster, data center, and infrastructure networking teams during early design phases to ensure proper routing and topology.
Establish real-time visibility into traffic anomalies and boundary drift, implementing automated remediation for potential exfiltration paths.
Recruit, mentor, and retain senior and staff security software engineers while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

Bring at least 8 years of front-line management experience overseeing infrastructure or security engineering teams.
Demonstrated success in growing engineers into leadership or staff roles and managing through complex organizational changes or leadership turnover.
Hands-on technical background in cloud and on-premise network security, including VPC architecture, egress controls, private service connectivity, and physical segmentation.
Extensive experience with threat modeling and risk assessments for networked systems, alongside practical knowledge of securing Kubernetes networking at scale.
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.

Nice to Have

Prior experience building or refining technical hiring loops while scaling team headcount rapidly.
Direct exposure to the unique networking demands of large-scale distributed AI training workloads.
Background in taking complex infrastructure systems from zero-to-one conception through full production maturity.
Familiarity with core AI safety and security concepts.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Cloud Firewall Policies
VPC Architecture
Mutual TLS and Service Identity
Threat Modeling
Network Segmentation

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $405,000 to $485,000 USD.
Generous vacation time and parental leave policies.
Optional equity donation matching programs.
Flexible working hours combined with a location-based hybrid policy requiring at least 25% in-office presence.
Visa sponsorship support provided when applicable.

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. The organization approaches AI research as an empirical science, functioning as a single cohesive team focused on large-scale initiatives. Employees collaborate in an innovative environment designed to advance long-term safety and trustworthiness in artificial intelligence.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page to ensure secure processing and review.

Skills and tech stack

Kubernetes

Questions candidates ask

What is the location for this role?

The position is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, operating under a location-based hybrid policy requiring at least 25% time in the office.

What is the salary range for the Software Engineering Manager position?

The annual base salary ranges from $405,000 to $485,000 USD.

How many years of management experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of front-line management experience leading infrastructure or security engineering teams.

Does Anthropic provide visa sponsorship?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What are the core technical focuses of the Network Security team?

The team focuses on securing networks across cloud providers and bare-metal AI data centers, handling egress and ingress controls, network segmentation, encryption in transit, and Kubernetes security.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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