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Staff+ Software Engineer, Enterprise Knowledge Work

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYEngineering & Design - Product
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise Knowledge Work position at Anthropic is a full-stack technical leadership role based in San Francisco, California or New York City, New York. This opportunity suits experienced engineers who want to design complex enterprise applications that empower knowledge workers to collaborate closely with Claude.

Role Overview

Anthropic seeks a technical leader for the Enterprise Knowledge Work division to help shape the future of artificial intelligence in professional environments. Traditional AI interactions are often limited to answering queries and drafting text, but this team aims to enable humans and AI agents to accomplish entire work objectives from start to finish. The role involves defining product direction, establishing technical standards, and delivering software that integrates artificial intelligence deeply into everyday business workflows at major global organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end technical design and delivery of core enterprise products across the entire stack.
Collaborate closely with product management, design, and go-to-market teams to transform actual customer workflows into shipped software.
Set architectural guidelines, coding standards, and best practices for the engineering team.
Engage directly with enterprise customers and sales teams to translate real-world feedback into engineering priorities.
Partner with research scientists to improve domain-specific model capabilities, build evaluation frameworks, and surface failure modes.
Mentor fellow engineers to elevate technical excellence and drive cross-team alignment through influence rather than direct authority.

Requirements

Bring eight or more years of software engineering experience, including at least two years functioning at a Staff or equivalent technical leadership level.
Demonstrated success leading the design and delivery of intricate, customer-facing full-stack products.
Practical experience building AI applications that successfully convert model capabilities into functional user tools.
Comfortable communicating directly with enterprise clients and turning insights into technical choices.
Proven ability to build products from scratch in fast-paced settings with minimal precedent.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, or possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.

Nice to Have

Previous collaboration with research groups to enhance domain-specific model performance and evaluation methodologies.
Background as a startup founder or early-stage company employee.

Skills and Tools

Full-stack software architecture and product delivery
AI product development and evaluation frameworks
Cross-functional technical leadership and team mentorship
Enterprise customer engagement and requirements translation

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $405,000 to $485,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation time and parental leave.
Flexible working hours.
Visa sponsorship support provided when possible, utilizing an immigration lawyer to assist candidates.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that remain beneficial to society. Operating as a collaborative and cohesive team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts, the organization treats AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology. Employees work in a hybrid environment with an expectation to be in the office at least 25 percent of the time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application and review open positions safely.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff Software Engineer role?

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

Where is the position located?

The role is located in San Francisco, California or New York City, New York, operating under a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What experience is required to apply?

Candidates must have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with ideally 2+ years at a Staff or equivalent technical leadership level, along with a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates receiving an offer, though they cannot successfully sponsor visas for every single role and candidate.

How should I submit my application?

You should visit the official Anthropic careers page directly to submit your application and view confirmed position openings.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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