Staff Security Engineer — AI Systems & Secure Frameworks

Anthropic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 405,000 - 485,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic is looking for a Security Engineer to scope, design, and build complex security systems while ensuring operational security across AI systems. Candidates should have at least 8 years of software engineering experience with a strong security background, programming skills in Python or another systems language, and a solid understanding of identity and cryptographic systems. This role is a hybrid position based in New York City, with salaries ranging from $405,000 to $485,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of software engineering experience with deep security expertise.
• Strong programming skills in Python or at least one systems language such as Go, Rust, or C/C++.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes security primitives including RBAC, network policies, and service accounts.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build complex security systems end to end.
• Identify systematic risks through threat modeling and build infrastructure to address them.
• Mentor engineers across the security team and contribute to hiring.

Skills

Software engineering experience with deep security expertise

Programming skills in Python or systems languages (Go, Rust, C/C++)

Understanding of identity systems and cryptographic primitives

Knowledge of Kubernetes security primitives

Outstanding communication skills

Experience leading cross-functional security initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Anthropic is looking for a Security Engineer to scope, design, and build complex security systems while ensuring operational security across AI systems. Candidates should have at least 8 years of software engineering experience with a strong security background, programming skills in Python or another systems language, and a solid understanding of identity and cryptographic systems. This role is a hybrid position based in New York City, with salaries ranging from $405,000 to $485,000 USD annually.