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Technical Cyber Threat Investigator

AnthropicRemote-Friendly (Travel-Required) | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DCSafeguards (Trust & Safety)
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
14 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

The Technical Cyber Threat Investigator position at Anthropic is a remote-friendly role based out of San Francisco or Washington, DC, focusing on safeguarding artificial intelligence systems from malicious actors. This opportunity is well-suited for cybersecurity and threat intelligence professionals who want to work at the intersection of AI safety and digital defense.

Role Overview

Anthropic is looking for a dedicated professional to join the Threat Intelligence team within the Safeguards and Trust & Safety department. In this capacity, the investigator will detect, analyze, and disrupt malicious operations that attempt to exploit large language models for harmful cyber activities. Responsibilities include identifying adversarial actions, creating strategic tracking mechanisms, and building robust defenses against emerging threats in the artificial intelligence sector. Candidates should note that the work may involve exposure to disturbing, violent, or explicit material, and might require weekend or holiday escalation responses.

Key Responsibilities

Detect and investigate attempts to abuse AI systems for social engineering, influence operations, malware creation, and other malicious activities.
Build tracking strategies and abuse signals to proactively spot sophisticated threat actors across the platform.
Draft actionable intelligence reports regarding new threat actor TTPs, vulnerabilities, and emerging attack vectors.
Analyze threats across surface, deep, and dark web environments using internal telemetry and open-source intelligence.
Translate investigation findings into systemic safety improvements to mitigate platform risks on a large scale.
Study broader ecosystem trends to anticipate potential AI misuse and publish relevant internal or public findings.
Cultivate relationships with external partners, information-sharing groups, and government stakeholders.
Collaborate across functions to establish standard methodologies, tools, and processes for the threat intelligence program.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in Python and SQL for threat detection and data analysis.
Direct experience with large language models and a solid understanding of AI technology risks.
Subject matter expertise in tracking abusive user behavior, coordinated inauthentic behavior, or cyber threats.
Experience tracking threat actors across surface, deep, and dark web platforms.
Ability to derive actionable insights from massive datasets to guide key decisions.
Experience with threat actor profiling and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
Strong project management skills with the ability to build processes independently.
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and leadership presentations.
Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice to Have

Previous work experience with government agencies or inside regulated environments.
Background in machine learning security, AI safety, or technology abuse investigations.
Experience scaling or building threat detection and abuse monitoring systems.
Active Top Secret security clearance.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Threat Intelligence Frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)
Dark Web Monitoring

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $230,000 to $290,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation time and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Visa sponsorship available with immigration lawyer support

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. Operating as a highly collaborative team, the organization approaches AI research as an empirical science, tackling large-scale projects to advance trustworthy artificial intelligence.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application and review open positions.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Technical Cyber Threat Investigator role?

The annual salary ranges from $230,000 to $290,000 USD.

Where is this position located?

The role is remote-friendly with travel required, featuring office hubs in San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What core technical skills are required?

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Python and SQL, along with an understanding of large language models and threat intelligence frameworks.

Does this job involve exposure to sensitive material?

Yes, investigators may be exposed to explicit content of a sexual, violent, or psychologically disturbing nature, and may need to respond to escalations on holidays and weekends.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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