Staff+ Software Engineer, Product Sandboxing
About this role
The Staff+ Software Engineer, Product Sandboxing position at Anthropic involves owning the secure execution environment behind Claude's agentic capabilities in San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle. This role is ideal for experienced systems and backend engineers looking to build scalable infrastructure at the intersection of security and AI.
Role Overview
Anthropic is hiring a Staff+ Software Engineer to manage the foundational layer that allows Claude to write and run code, browse the web, and use a computer safely and at scale. This team sits between the AI model and the outside world, creating secure, fast, and reliable execution environments for untrusted code. Professionals in this role will independently scope complex initiatives, drive cross-organization alignment, and create architectural strategies that scale across multiple product offerings.
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About the Company
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on 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, valuing collaboration, diverse perspectives, and high-impact long-term goals.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.
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What is the salary range for the Staff+ Software Engineer role?
The annual salary range for this position is between $405,000 and $485,000 USD.
What locations are eligible for this position?
Preference is given to candidates based in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA, under a location-based hybrid policy.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of practical experience as a backend or platform engineer building scalable distributed systems.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this job?
Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for eligible candidates and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process.
What educational background is required?
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in a relevant field of study is required.