Staff + Senior Software Engineer, Inference
About this role
The Staff + Senior Software Engineer, Inference position at Anthropic involves developing and maintaining the infrastructure that delivers Claude to a global user base. Based in Ontario, this opportunity suits experienced software professionals eager to tackle distributed systems challenges and drive advancements in artificial intelligence.
Role Overview
Anthropic is looking for a skilled engineer to join the Inference team and manage the systems serving Claude to millions of users. The position centers on operating compute-agnostic inference deployments, handling everything from request routing to fleet orchestration across diverse AI hardware. Professionals in this role balance two primary goals: optimizing compute efficiency to support rapid customer expansion, and supplying researchers with high-performance infrastructure to create next-generation models.
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About the Company
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. The organization operates as a collaborative group of researchers, engineers, and policy experts who approach AI research as an empirical science akin to physics or biology. Employees work closely together on large-scale research efforts aimed at long-term AI safety and trustworthiness.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.
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What is the primary focus of the Inference team at Anthropic?
The Inference team builds and maintains critical systems that serve Claude to millions of users worldwide, maximizing compute efficiency while providing high-performance infrastructure for researchers.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates need significant software engineering experience with distributed systems, a results-oriented mindset, a willingness to help outside normal duties, and a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Is visa sponsorship available for this position?
Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for candidates and works with an immigration lawyer to assist with the process when an offer is made.
What work policy does Anthropic follow regarding office attendance?
Anthropic maintains a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected to work from an office at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more frequent in-office presence.
How can I submit my application safely?
You should apply directly through the official Anthropic careers page and verify that any communications come from an official @anthropic.com email address.