Senior Staff API Engineer - Scale the Claude Platform
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14 days+
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Job summary
A prominent AI organization is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of its Claude API. This high-impact role involves leading complex engineering initiatives, mentoring teams, and collaborating across various functions to ensure the API's reliability and growth. Candidates should have over 12 years of engineering experience with strong expertise in distributed systems and a proven ability to influence and lead technical outcomes. The position encourages flexible working and is based in New York or San Francisco.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of engineering experience with track record at Staff or Senior Staff level.
- Experience shaping technical strategy for large-scale API or distributed systems.
- Proven ability to lead high-leverage technical outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive multi-year technical strategy for the Claude API.
- Lead complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams.
- Serve as primary technical decision-maker for major architectural decisions.
- Mentor and develop Staff-level engineers.
Skills
Distributed systems expertise
API architecture
Influencing and leadership skills
Effective communication
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Tools
Python
TypeScript
FastAPI
React
Job description
A prominent AI organization is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of its Claude API. This high-impact role involves leading complex engineering initiatives, mentoring teams, and collaborating across various functions to ensure the API's reliability and growth. Candidates should have over 12 years of engineering experience with strong expertise in distributed systems and a proven ability to influence and lead technical outcomes. The position encourages flexible working and is based in New York or San Francisco.
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