Autonomous Systems Security Engineer (Drones & Robots)

Ali Aydi; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic is seeking an engineer to own autonomous security systems across drones, ground robots, and automated vehicles responsible for perimeter patrols and infrastructure inspection at data centers. You will select platforms, define operating models, qualify operators, maintain fleets, and ensure secure data handling with evidence trails.

The role involves building integrations for detections, telemetry, and fleet health into the security monitoring platform, and creating AI-assisted tools to

Qualifications

• Remote pilot certification is preferred.
• Experience with counter-UAS and airspace surveillance.
• Experience running robot/drone/automated-vehicle fleets in industry or data centers.

Responsibilities

• Own autonomous security and inspection systems across drones and ground robots.
• Build integrations to bring detections and telemetry into security platforms.
• Design sensor and platform evaluation against live targets and per-site coverage.
• Define security controls for autonomous site automation and data handling.
• Ensure regulatory and site constraints are met with waivers and approvals.
• Develop heartbeats and fail-safe alarms for robust monitoring.
• Coordinate with vendors, operators and authorities while maintaining end-to-end ownership.

Skills

Remote pilot cert

Counter-drone detection

Fleet management experience

Security systems integration

Robotics/VTOL operations

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Job description

Anthropic is seeking an engineer to own autonomous security systems across drones, ground robots, and automated vehicles responsible for perimeter patrols and infrastructure inspection at data centers. You will select platforms, define operating models, qualify operators, maintain fleets, and ensure secure data handling with evidence trails.

The role involves building integrations for detections, telemetry, and fleet health into the security monitoring platform, and creating AI-assisted tools to