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Staff+ Fullstack Software Engineer, Safeguards Engineering

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYSafeguards (Trust & Safety)
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Salary
$405K — $485K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY – Anthropic seeks a Staff+ Fullstack Software Engineer to join its Safeguards Engineering team, ideal for engineers experienced in building internal tools for safety and abuse detection.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining full-stack systems that monitor AI models, prevent misuse, and protect user well-being, while collaborating with research and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement internal review interfaces such as dashboards, case queues, and evidence viewers to support rapid, high-stakes decision making.
Develop human-in-the-loop supervision tools, including streaming outputs, interruption flows, and provenance tracking for agent actions.
Create visualizations and exploration utilities that surface abuse patterns for research analysis.
Own frontend architecture for sensitive-data tools, ensuring performance with large datasets, real-time correctness, and end-to-end access controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with TypeScript and modern React for frontend development.
Ability to write backend code in Python and work across the full stack.
Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

Over 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience building data-dense internal tools or operator interfaces.
Background in integrity, spam, fraud, or abuse detection and mitigation.
Knowledge of trust-and-safety mechanisms for AI/ML systems, including prompt engineering and adversarial input handling.
History of close collaboration with operational teams to deliver custom tooling.

Skills and Tools

TypeScript
React
Python
Frontend architecture for large-scale, sensitive data
Dashboard and visualization development

Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation range: $405,000 – $485,000 USD.
Hybrid office requirement: at least 25 % of time in a San Francisco or New York office, with possible additional onsite expectations.

About the Company

Anthropic’s mission is to develop AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and steerable, aiming for safety and societal benefit. The Safeguards Engineering group builds mechanisms to monitor models, enforce terms of service, and protect users from harmful outcomes.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply through Anthropic’s official careers page.

Skills and tech stack

TypeScriptReactPythonPrompt Engineering

Questions candidates ask

What locations are eligible for this role?

The position is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a hybrid expectation of at least 25 % office presence.

Is a bachelor's degree required?

Yes, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field is required.

What programming languages should I be proficient in?

Proficiency in TypeScript and modern React for the frontend, and Python for backend work, is required.

Does Anthropic sponsor work visas?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas, though sponsorship is not guaranteed for every role or candidate.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual compensation range is $405,000 to $485,000 USD.

What experience is considered a strong fit?

Strong candidates often have 8+ years of software engineering experience, especially building internal tools for safety, fraud detection, or AI/ML trust mechanisms.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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