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Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Distributed Systems)

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

About this role

Anthropic is currently seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Infrastructure team based in London, UK. This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader who wants to design and scale the distributed systems that power advanced AI research and products.

Role Overview

The Infrastructure organization at Anthropic builds and operates the distributed systems necessary to train, serve, and secure large-scale AI models. As a Staff Software Engineer, the selected professional will scope and lead multi-month infrastructure initiatives, establish foundational architectural standards, and collaborate closely with research and product groups. Final team placement is determined following the interview process to best match individual expertise with organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Scope and independently lead complex, multi-month technical projects from an ambiguous beginning to a production-ready system.
Design architectural frameworks and technical strategies that other engineering teams utilize for their foundations.
Partner with research and product divisions to translate compute and infrastructure demands into effective technical designs.
Maintain high standards for the scalability, reliability, and security of deployed systems.
Enhance operational workflows, including incident response protocols, postmortems, and on-call rotations.
Mentor fellow engineers and elevate the overall technical capability of the organization.
Drive cross-functional technical alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated history of building, designing, and operating large-scale distributed systems or production infrastructure.
Experience autonomously delivering complex, ambiguous technical projects over several months.
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Rust, Go, or Java.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, and Kubernetes on AWS or GCP.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with machine learning infrastructure components such as GPUs, TPUs, Trainium, and networking tools like NCCL.
Low-level systems background, including Linux kernel tuning or eBPF.
Prior expertise in privacy or security engineering practices.
Experience acting as a technical lead or mentor for peers.

Skills and Tools

Python
Java
Rust
AWS
GCP
Kubernetes

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of £325,000 to £390,000 GBP.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation time and parental leave.
Flexible working hours.
Access to a collaborative office space in London, with a hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.
Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. Operating as a single collaborative team, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science focused on large-scale efforts and long-term safety goals.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPKubernetesJavaRust

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

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

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

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

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for eligible candidates and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, excluding internships.

How do I apply for this position?

You should apply directly on the official company careers page at Anthropic.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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