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Staff+ Software Engineer, Public Sector

AnthropicRemote-Friendly, United States; San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Washington, DCEngineering & Design - Product
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
4 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Staff+ Software Engineer to join the public sector engineering team and bring Claude to the United States government and allied democracies. This position is ideal for a startup-minded, product-focused engineer who wants to build, scale, and launch novel AI applications in highly regulated environments. Candidates can work remotely within the United States or from company hubs including San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, DC, subject to a location-based hybrid policy requiring office presence at least 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and ship software deployments that satisfy strict public sector compliance and security standards, spanning from FedRAMP authorization to classified networks.
Design AI applications tailored to government workflows by acquiring a deep operational understanding of how public sector agencies function.
Collaborate closely with research and safeguards teams to assess and enhance Claude's performance across government use cases.
Partner with government customers and internal go-to-market teams to translate customer needs into clear technical and product roadmaps.
Create scalable systems for software deployment, administrative controls, and user management within constrained technical environments.
Deliver strong technical direction and clarity amidst a fast-paced setting characterized by unique compliance hurdles.

Requirements

Eight or more years of professional experience as a full stack or backend software engineer.
Demonstrated technical track record of building and shipping enterprise-grade or government-grade products.
Hands-on experience developing AI products accompanied by a working intuition regarding their capabilities and limitations.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration abilities to work effectively alongside sales, legal, research, and policy teams.
Verification of United States citizenship via an approved document or valid federal security clearance, as required by customer-specific legal mandates.
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant professional experience.

Nice to Have

Startup background, particularly demonstrated through taking products from zero to one.
Prior experience partnering with sales, customer success, and professional services teams to accelerate product adoption.
Practical background in deploying software onto government networks.
Active federal security clearance at the Secret level or higher.

Skills and Tools

Full-stack and backend software engineering
Enterprise and government-grade product development
AI product integration and limitation assessment
Secure cloud and network deployments
Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $405,000 to $485,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation time and parental leave.
Flexible working hours alongside collaborative office spaces.
Visa sponsorship available for qualifying candidates.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a cohesive team, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology, focusing on large-scale initiatives that advance long-term safety and trust.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location policy for this role?

This role is remote-friendly within the United States, with available office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, DC. Anthropic maintains a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in an office at least 25% of the time.

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

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

Are there specific citizenship or clearance requirements?

Yes. Due to government customer restrictions, this position requires verification of U.S. citizenship via a valid passport, approved documents, or an active U.S. government security clearance.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for qualifying candidates and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process when an offer is extended.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of professional experience as a full stack or backend software engineer.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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