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Applied AI, Research Engineer

Anthropic
Location
San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Applied AI
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Product Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer, AI startup founder, or similar technical role
  • Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Experience building with large language models
  • Experience designing evals, building prototypes, or developing technical enablement for complex products
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to navigate and execute amidst ambiguity
What the job really is

As an Applied AI Research Engineer at Anthropic, you will work at the intersection of product development and customer engagement, helping to translate technical capabilities into customer solutions. Your role involves collaborating with product teams, testing new AI models, building demos, and synthesizing insights from customer interactions to inform product roadmaps. You'll also engage directly with customers to address technical challenges and support the adoption of AI products.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lovely office space for collaboration
  • Optional equity donation matching
Things to weigh
  • No specific programming languages mentioned
  • Role involves significant customer interaction, which may not suit all candidates
  • Travel may be required for customer workshops and support
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