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Staff+ Researcher, Cybersecurity Products

AnthropicSan Francisco, CAEngineering & Design - Product
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff+ Researcher, Cybersecurity Products role at Anthropic in San Francisco involves driving security capability research for Claude Security to help non-experts leverage advanced frontier models. This position suits an experienced security professional with a strong background in rapid prototyping, evaluation design, and cybersecurity domains.

Role Overview

Anthropic is looking for a dedicated researcher to join the product team building Claude Security in San Francisco, CA. This position focuses on identifying reliable security capabilities within frontier models, measuring performance under realistic conditions, and transforming these features into useful tools for customers without security expertise. The role offers significant autonomy to investigate new concepts, run fast prototypes, and guide product direction through rigorous evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

Prototype rapidly to define the AI frontier for cybersecurity operations.
Design rigorous evaluations to measure model performance on real-world security tasks.
Build necessary datasets, scoring metrics, and testing harnesses.
Engage with the broader cybersecurity community to maximize AI impact.
Collaborate with engineers and researchers to operationalize promising model capabilities into reliable customer products.
Track shifting security capabilities in models to inform future product development.

Requirements

Deep expertise in at least one security domain, such as malware analysis, reverse engineering, exploit development, vulnerability research, incident response, or offensive security.
Proven ability to build AI-powered tools or security capabilities.
Capability to move quickly from an idea to a working prototype.
Experience designing rigorous evaluations and interpreting findings honestly.
Clear technical writing and communication skills.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in security research, security engineering, or a closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice to Have

Published research, CVEs, CTF results, or open-source security tools.
Background in model evaluation, red teaming, or benchmarking.
Experience developing agentic applications.
Familiarity with AI safety considerations in security contexts.

Skills and Tools

Rapid prototyping frameworks
Model evaluation and benchmarking
Dataset and harness creation
Security domains including malware analysis and vulnerability research

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $405,000 to $485,000 USD. Anthropic provides competitive compensation, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation, parental leave, flexible working hours, visa sponsorship support, and a collaborative hybrid office environment.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The organization operates as a cohesive team treating AI research as an empirical science, uniting researchers, engineers, and policy experts to create safe and beneficial technology for society.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff+ Researcher position?

The annual base salary range for this role is $405,000 to $485,000 USD.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in San Francisco, CA, operating under a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected in the office at least 25% of the time.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in security research, security engineering, or a closely related field.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

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

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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