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Staff+ Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Products

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

About this role

Anthropic is currently seeking a Staff+ Software Engineer to join the cybersecurity products team in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on translating cutting-edge model capabilities into reliable cybersecurity solutions and is ideal for an experienced generalist with a passion for secure, interpretable AI.

Role Overview

The Staff+ Software Engineer for Cybersecurity Products will bridge the gap between AI research and practical market applications. Working closely with researchers, product managers, and customers, this individual will own major roadmap decisions and build robust tools that harness frontier models for cybersecurity use cases.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy user-facing or backend features dedicated to Claude Security.
Construct agent loops, tool integrations, and essential supporting infrastructure for cybersecurity products.
Partner with go-to-market and product teams to define feature scopes, address user requirements, and navigate technical tradeoffs.
Refine the product experience continuously through rapid iteration based on internal testing and direct user feedback.
Cooperate with research teams to discover and cultivate novel security-focused model capabilities.

Requirements

Bring seven or more years of professional experience working as a software engineer.
Demonstrate the ability to contribute across the entire technical stack, spanning front-end user interfaces to back-end infrastructure.
Show proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and/or Go, alongside practical experience building distributed systems.
Exhibit enthusiasm for fast prototyping, rapid iteration, and cross-functional collaboration with research teams.
Possess strong communication skills to work effectively across multiple departments.
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or possess an equivalent combination of training, education, and professional experience.
Comply with the location-based hybrid policy, which requires staff to be present in an office at least 25% of the time.

Nice to Have

Background in developing cybersecurity products, incident response, network analysis, penetration testing, or reverse engineering.
Familiarity with building client-side terminal applications.
Experience creating skills, plugins, or hooks for Claude Code or comparable tools.
Prior work building solutions with Claude Managed Agents or similar frameworks.

Skills and Tools

Python
TypeScript
Go
Distributed systems
Agent loops and tool integrations

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $405,000 to $485,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation time and parental leave.
Flexible working hours and access to a collaborative office space.
Visa sponsorship availability with dedicated immigration lawyer support.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to develop reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. Operating as a cohesive team focused on large-scale empirical AI research, the organization values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and high-impact scientific advancement.

How to Apply

To submit your candidacy, please visit the official Anthropic careers page and complete your application online.

Skills and tech stack

PythonTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work policy for this role?

This position is based in San Francisco, CA, under a location-based hybrid policy requiring employees to work from an office at least 25% of the time.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 7 or more years of experience as a software engineer.

Is prior cybersecurity experience mandatory?

No, prior security experience is useful but not required; range across the stack and strong product judgment are more important.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual base salary ranges from $405,000 to $485,000 USD.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, visa sponsorship is available, and Anthropic provides an immigration lawyer to assist with the process for offered candidates.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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