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Staff Software Engineer, Product

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WAEngineering & Design - Product
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
18 Dec 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Staff Software Engineer, Product position at Anthropic is a key engineering role based in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, focusing on building and refining the consumer web and desktop experience for Claude. This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced developer who is passionate about crafting intuitive consumer-facing interfaces and shaping how millions of people interact with artificial intelligence every day.

Key Responsibilities

Set the technical direction for the Claude product and its various features.
Build and ship user-facing features for both web and desktop experiences.
Maintain a high quality bar by treating latency, responsiveness, and reliability as top priorities.
Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to define feature scope, evaluate user needs, and make informed technical tradeoffs.
Iterate rapidly based on continuous internal testing and user feedback to enhance the product.
Support team goals flexibly, even on tasks extending beyond standard job boundaries.

Requirements

Bring 5+ years of professional experience building consumer-facing web products with a heavy focus on user experience and UI quality.
Demonstrate proficiency in React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js for backend tasks.
Possess a deep care for cross-device performance, fast load times, and reliable user interactions.
Thrive in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
Hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.

Nice to Have

Experience optimizing consumer web application performance through profiling, bundle size reduction, and end-to-end latency improvements.
Background in designing and implementing responsive layouts across various screen sizes and devices.
Previous work on products featuring real-time or streaming interactions, such as live updates and chat interfaces.
Experience operating within fast-paced consumer product teams.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Next.js
Node.js
UI/UX performance optimization
Responsive layout design
Real-time streaming interaction development

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range spanning from $320,000 to $405,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous parental leave and vacation policies.
Flexible working hours and collaborative office environments.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a single cohesive team, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology. Employees work collaboratively in a hybrid setup, with staff expected to be in a designated office at least 25% of the time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

ReactNode.jsTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this role?

The position is available in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, operating under a hybrid policy requiring time in the office.

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

The annual salary range is between $320,000 and $405,000 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience building consumer-facing web products.

What technical skills are necessary?

Candidates must be proficient in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and makes every reasonable effort to assist candidates with the visa process if an offer is made.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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