Research Engineer - AI Monitoring Systems

About the Role

We're hiring a Research Engineer for AI Monitoring Systems to join our dynamic team at Anthropic. In this role, you will design and build systems that allow AI to analyze large, unstructured datasets, such as tens or hundreds of thousands of conversations or documents, and produce structured, trustworthy insights. This position is fully remote, providing you the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to our mission of creating reliable and interpretable AI systems.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement AI-based monitoring systems for AI training and deployment.
• Extend and improve core frameworks for processing large volumes of unstructured text.
• Collaborate with researchers and safety teams across Anthropic to understand their analytical needs and build effective solutions.
• Develop agentic integrations that allow AI systems to autonomously investigate and act on analytical findings.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the team, influencing decisions about what to build and where to invest.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly with ML systems.
• Excitement about scaling human oversight of AI systems.
• Familiarity with LLM application development, including context engineering and evaluation.
• Strong focus on user experience, reliability, and documentation.
• Ability to switch between deep infrastructure work and user-facing product thinking.
• Experience in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Nice to Have

• Research experience in AI safety, alignment, or responsible deployment.
• Practical experience with data science and engineering, especially in large-scale data processing frameworks.
• Background in building monitoring or observability systems.
• Comfort with ambiguity and contributing to a growing team.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $320,000 to $405,000.
• Visa sponsorship opportunities for international candidates.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Collaborative office space in San Francisco for those who choose to work onsite.

At Anthropic, we believe in the importance of diverse perspectives in AI development. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Join us in our mission to build safe and beneficial AI systems!