Latest AI JobsBrowse Jobs
Anthropic logo

Tech Lead Manager, Agent Runtime Platform

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYSoftware Engineering - Infrastructure
Apply on company site
Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Tech Lead Manager for the Agent Runtime Platform to guide the compute and runtime environments powering internal AI agents. Based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, this role is well-suited for an experienced engineering leader passionate about building secure, scalable infrastructure for advanced artificial intelligence systems.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate technical strategies, outline roadmaps, and transform high-level goals into structured execution plans.
Supervise daily tasks and direct project management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Maintain hands-on involvement by building and deploying runtime platforms and developer tooling.
Establish standards for secure agent execution at scale through close collaboration with security teams on isolation, sandboxing, and credential handling.
Design composable and reusable primitives for various internal agents.
Manage infrastructure reliability and scalability, overseeing capacity planning across multiple cloud providers, operational excellence, and right-sizing.
Partner cross-functionally to support internal teams as they deploy and scale their agents.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or platforms.
At least 1 year of technical management experience, specifically in building platforms or agent systems at scale.
Demonstrated experience utilizing container or virtual machine orchestration at scale.
Exceptional communication skills paired with a dedication to supporting internal partners.
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in a relevant field of study.
Ability to adhere to a location-based hybrid policy, requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

Nice to Have

Background in engineering management built on top of a robust individual contributor track record.
Familiarity with harness engineering.
Hands-on history with security-sensitive infrastructure, such as access control, workload isolation, credential management, or sandboxing.
Expertise in utilization and capacity planning across multiple cloud providers.
Prior experience collaborating closely with researchers and other functional roles.

Skills and Tools

Large-scale distributed systems
Container and VM orchestration
Cloud provider capacity planning
Security sandboxing and credential management
Infrastructure scalability and reliability

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $405,000 to $485,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous parental leave and vacation time.
Flexible working hours.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that benefit society. The organization brings together researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to pursue large-scale AI research and safety initiatives.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Tech Lead Manager position?

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

Where is this position located?

This role is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a hybrid working policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic provides visa sponsorship and partners with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates, though sponsorship cannot be guaranteed for every applicant.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience building and operating large-scale platforms or distributed systems, along with a minimum of 1 year of technical management experience.

How can I apply for this job?

You can apply by visiting the official Anthropic careers website and submitting your application online.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

Apply on company site