IT Systems Engineer, Anthropic

• We're seeking an experienced engineer with deep expertise across IT domains—from endpoint management and identity systems to cloud infrastructure, networking, and SaaS security—who can help design, build, and maintain the tools and processes that enable and empower Anthropic employees
• Have 8+ years building secure IT systems in complex environments
• Excel at solving ambiguous problems with multiple stakeholders
• Make evidence-based technical decisions while considering diverse perspectives
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to any audience
• View IT Engineering as requiring product engineering rigor
• Successfully deliver complex projects from conception to production
• Balance strong technical opinions with pragmatic solutions
• Thrive when given ownership of challenging technical problems
• Write clear documentation as a natural part of your workflow
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback
• Strong candidates may also
• Have experience building consensus around technical standards
• Python programming and/or advanced scripting experience
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• AWS or GCP cloud platforms
• Identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, SCIM)
• Heterogeneous environment management (MacOS, ChromeOS, Linux)
• Enterprise SaaS administration and security
• Identity and access management
• CI/CD pipeline design
• Configuration management tools
• Network security
• Modern MDM platforms
• Security frameworks and compliance
• Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed

Desirable

• The IT Engineering team builds, secures, and maintains the systems and infrastructure that enable every team at Anthropic to do their best work
• In this role, you'll work closely with Security, IT Operations, and Engineering to implement zero-trust architectures and defense-in-depth strategies that both enable the business and meet Anthropic's ambitious security objectives
• You'll combine hands-on technical implementation with strategic planning and design, lead technical initiatives across multiple workstreams, mentor other engineers, and spearhead projects that enable Anthropic to scale even faster without compromising on security
• You'll apply your experience to help mature foundational IT systems while pioneering innovative solutions unique to the challenges of a leading AI company
• Your work will directly shape how we scale to AI Safety Level 4 and beyond
• This role offers significant opportunities to define the future of IT
• You'll build systems impacting every employee's daily experience while contributing directly to Anthropic's mission to develop safe, transformative AI
• Design and implement secure IT infrastructure that scales with rapid growth
• Build automation frameworks that eliminate manual processes and enable self-service
• Lead technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and systems
• Implement robust security controls that maintain user productivity
• Drive architectural decisions through technical analysis and stakeholder input
• Establish engineering best practices and drive adoption across the team
• Create sustainable solutions for vulnerability management and compliance
• Mentor team members and continuously expand your own expertise
• Champion Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices
• Constantly seek new ways to amplify and automate IT with Claude

• Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis