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Technical Program Manager, RL Research

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYTechnical Program Management
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
5 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Technical Program Manager, RL Research role at Anthropic involves owning the systems and programs that dictate the pace of reinforcement learning research in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY. This position is ideal for professionals with a background in machine learning engineering or research who have transitioned into program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a consistent read on ground truth for reinforcement learning research by tracking performance against baselines, daily health, experiment results, and incidents.
Partner with reinforcement learning organization leaders to prioritize, rank, and monitor the current state of experiments.
Manage research reviews from start to finish by setting agendas, supplying proper context in advance, and closing loops on decisions.
Build frameworks and processes that add structure to exploratory research without hindering research velocity.
Coordinate alongside research leads, infrastructure engineers, and data operations to resolve blockers and handle technical trade-offs.

Requirements

Experience in machine learning engineering or research prior to moving into technical program management.
Hands-on background handling machine learning training pipelines, RLHF systems, and large-scale data infrastructure in production.
Proven history of designing execution plans and efficient processes to minimize operational overhead for researchers.
Ability to quickly learn new technical domains and contribute meaningfully to discussions with researchers.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence senior technical personnel.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Tools

Machine learning engineering and ML research methodologies
Reinforcement learning training pipelines and RLHF systems
Large-scale data infrastructure in production environments
Experiment tracking, prioritization frameworks, and stakeholder management

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range of $365,000 to $435,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous parental leave and vacation time
Flexible working hours and collaborative office space
Visa sponsorship available with immigration lawyer support

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. The organization approaches AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology, bringing together researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders. Teams collaborate closely on large-scale research initiatives rather than fragmented puzzles, focusing on long-term safety and steerability objectives.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Technical Program Manager, RL Research role?

The annual salary range is between $365,000 and $435,000 USD.

Where is this position located?

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

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

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

What background is required for this role?

Candidates need a background in machine learning engineering or ML research, coupled with experience transitioning into technical program management and hands-on exposure to ML training pipelines.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply by visiting the official Anthropic careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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