Staff Software Engineer, People Products
About this role
The Staff Software Engineer, People Products position at Anthropic is a remote-friendly role based out of San Francisco, California, offering seasoned engineers the chance to build AI-native workflows across the entire employee lifecycle. This position is ideally suited for independent full-stack thinkers who want to shape workplace culture and internal tools using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
Role Overview
Anthropic is expanding rapidly, and the People Products team is tasked with defining the blueprint for AI at work. In this role, you will work directly with Claude and internal stakeholders, including recruiters, managers, and HR teams, to solve complex, unsolved problems in employee lifecycle management. From hiring and onboarding to teamwork and promotions, you will enjoy high autonomy, moving from prototype to production in days or weeks. You will independently make product and architecture decisions in a low-structure environment while building tools that directly impact how the company scales.
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About the Company
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The organization operates as a cohesive team focused on large-scale research efforts to ensure artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial for society. Valuing empirical science, open communication, and high-impact work, Anthropic brings together researchers, engineers, and business leaders to tackle significant long-term goals in AI.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit your application securely.
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What is the salary range for the Staff Software Engineer, People Products role?
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $320,000 to $405,000 USD.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote-friendly with travel required and an expectation to work out of a company office under a hybrid policy requiring staff to be in-office at least 25% of the time.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have 8 or more years of relevant experience as a fullstack or product engineer, including a track record of leading complex, multi-month projects or serving as a tech lead.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?
Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for eligible candidates and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process when an offer is made.
What specific technical skills are highlighted for this job?
Required and preferred skills include working with LLMs, full-stack engineering, building AI-native workflows, and familiarity with tools like MCP, Greenhouse, Workday, or Rippling.