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Staff Engineer, Datacenter Server Lifecycle

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WASoftware Engineering - Infrastructure
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff Engineer, Datacenter Server Lifecycle role at Anthropic involves managing the end-to-end operational journey of machines in custom-built datacenters across San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA. This position suits an experienced infrastructure professional looking to build automation and define trusted compute standards for AI workloads.

Role Overview

Anthropic is investing significantly in American computing infrastructure to support frontier model development and user interactions with Claude. As a Staff Engineer on the Datacenter Server Lifecycle team, the professional in this role will own machine operations from initial provisioning to decommissioning. This greenfield initiative involves establishing services, tooling, and standards for hardware at scale. The role heavily intersects with infrastructure security, ensuring every server is trusted, attested, and verified from the hardware level up.

Key Responsibilities

Build automation to support large-scale datacenter fleets.
Define and execute the end-to-end system lifecycle strategy, including provisioning, deployment, maintenance, fleet rotations, and decommissioning.
Collaborate with Infrastructure Security to design and enforce trusted compute standards across the server lifecycle.
Partner with the Networking team to guarantee end-to-end connectivity across all sites.
Create and maintain tooling that tracks machine health, configuration, and operational status throughout the fleet.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in datacenter infrastructure management or a closely related discipline.
Hands-on background with server hardware such as rack deployment, cabling, troubleshooting, and understanding failure modes at scale.
Comprehensive understanding of hardware lifecycle management covering asset tracking, provisioning workflows, and decommissioning practices.
Proficiency in at least one programming language like Python, Rust, Go, or Java.
Practical knowledge of modern cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes and large-scale providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Minimum education requirement of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field.
Ability to travel occasionally to datacenter sites across North America.

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with GPU or AI accelerator hardware, such as NVIDIA A100/H100, Google TPUs, or AWS Trainium.
Familiarity with modern provisioning and OS tooling including LinuxBoot and NixOS.
Experience building or contributing to datacenter automation or fleet management platforms.
Background in large-scale capacity planning and hardware refresh strategy at a hyperscaler or large cloud provider.
Experience with trusted compute and hardware security concepts like secure boot, TPM, hardware attestation, and firmware verification.

Skills and Tools

Python
Rust
Go
Java
Kubernetes
AWS
GCP
Azure
LinuxBoot
NixOS

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $320,000 to $405,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Collaborative office space in designated locations with a location-based hybrid policy requiring employees to be in the office at least 25% of the time

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The company functions as a cohesive team focusing on large-scale research efforts to ensure artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial for society. Anthropic sponsors visas when possible and provides immigration legal support for qualifying candidate offers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Anthropic careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzureKubernetesJavaRust

Questions candidates ask

What locations are eligible for this role?

This position is available in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, operating under a hybrid policy requiring time in the office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for the Staff Engineer position?

The annual base salary range for this role is between $320,000 and $405,000 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 8+ years of experience in datacenter infrastructure management or a closely related discipline.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process for qualifying candidates.

What programming languages are expected?

Candidates should have proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Rust, Go, or Java.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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