Staff+ Software Engineer, Databases
About this role
Anthropic is hiring a Staff+ Software Engineer for the Databases team in San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle to build and scale the infrastructure powering Claude. This role suits experienced database professionals who want to lead the design of reliable storage systems supporting both product users and frontier AI research.
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer on the Databases team, the professional in this role will architect and operate the data layers that let millions of people interact with Claude while supporting advanced AI research workloads. The position involves establishing database strategy across the organization, creating systems capable of handling billions of API requests, and developing storage solutions that function seamlessly across AWS, GCP, and other environments. The Databases team focuses on core database platforms, data movement, and caching.
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About the Company
Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. The organization functions as a single cohesive team working collaboratively on large-scale research efforts, viewing AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application and review available position openings securely.
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What locations is this role available in?
This position is available in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.
What is the salary range for the Staff+ Software Engineer, Databases role?
The annual salary range for this role is between $320,000 and $485,000 USD.
Is prior AI or machine learning infrastructure experience required?
No, prior AI or ML infrastructure experience is not required. Anthropic welcomes deep infrastructure and database expertise from any domain.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this position?
Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer, though they cannot successfully sponsor visas for every single role and candidate.
What are the minimum education and experience requirements?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field, alongside 10+ years of experience building and scaling database systems, including 3+ years leading large-scale projects or teams.