Staff + Senior Software Engineer, Inference Deployment
About this role
The Staff and Senior Software Engineer for Inference Deployment position at Anthropic involves building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that serves Claude to millions of users worldwide across multiple office locations. This role is ideal for engineers experienced in distributed systems who want to maximize compute efficiency and support next-generation AI research.
Role Overview
The Inference team at Anthropic tackles complex, distributed systems challenges across diverse cloud platforms and hardware accelerators. The position involves managing the entire stack from intelligent request routing to fleet-wide orchestration. Professionals in this role support explosive customer growth while providing high-performance infrastructure for scientists developing new AI models.
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About the Company
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation on a mission to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a single cohesive team, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology. Employees collaborate closely in office spaces located in San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with no fixed submission deadline.
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What locations are available for this position?
This role is offered in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, and Seattle, WA, under a hybrid policy requiring time in the office at least 25% of the time.
What is the annual salary range for this role?
The annual salary range for the Staff and Senior Software Engineer, Inference Deployment position is $320,000 to $485,000 USD.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?
Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an employment offer.
What education or experience is required?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, along with significant software engineering experience in distributed systems.
How can I apply for this job?
You can apply by visiting the official Anthropic careers page, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.