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Staff Software Engineer, Continuous Integration

AnthropicLondon, UKSoftware Engineering - Infrastructure
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
13 Feb 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Anthropic is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Continuous Integration team within the Developer Productivity organization in London, UK. This position suits an experienced infrastructure professional who wants to scale automated testing and build reliable systems that support engineering velocity.

Role Overview

The Continuous Integration team builds and manages the infrastructure that enables numerous engineers to deliver code safely and efficiently to production. In this position, the engineer handles scalable CI infrastructure across multiple cloud providers, test selection platforms, and merge queue management. The role involves working within a hybrid framework where staff spend at least 25 percent of their time in the London office.

Key Responsibilities

Design and construct reliable, scalable CI infrastructure supporting thousands of daily builds spanning multiple cloud providers.
Create intelligent test selection systems to decrease CI duration while preserving high code quality.
Implement and enhance incident response automation, which includes cluster load shedding, automatic recovery, and observability tooling.
Elevate test infrastructure reliability through flake detection, quarantine systems, and effective test state management.

Requirements

Bring ten or more years of relevant professional experience building and operating large-scale CI/CD systems.
Possess deep familiarity with CI orchestration tools such as Buildkite, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Demonstrate strong experience with container orchestration at scale.
Hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in a relevant field.
Exhibit excellent communication skills and a passion for reducing friction in the software development lifecycle.

Nice to Have

Experience managing merge queues and branch strategies at scale.
Background in test infrastructure development, including intelligent test selection and flake management.
Practical experience building command line interface tools and developer-facing services.
Familiarity with GitHub application programming interfaces and automation.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Buildkite, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Container orchestration tools
CI/CD systems and test infrastructure

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of £325,000 to £390,000 GBP.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation policy and parental leave.
Flexible working hours and visa sponsorship support when applicable.

About the Company

Anthropic functions as a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. The organization values collaborative, large-scale empirical research and treats AI development similarly to traditional sciences like physics and biology. Employees work in a hybrid setup with offices designed to foster teamwork and shared research discussions.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Staff Software Engineer, Continuous Integration role?

The position is based in London, UK, with a hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

How much experience is required to apply for this job?

Candidates must have 10+ years of relevant industry experience building and operating large-scale CI/CD systems.

What is the salary range for this position at Anthropic?

The annual salary for this role ranges from £325,000 to £390,000 GBP.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic provides visa sponsorship and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

How should I submit my application?

You should apply directly on the official Anthropic careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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