About Anthropic
Building safe and reliable AI systems for everyone
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Raised $29.3 billion in funding, including $13 billion Series F
- Over 1,000 employees focused on AI safety and research
- Launched Claude, an AI chat assistant rivaling ChatGPT
Anthropic, headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, is an AI safety and research company focused on developing reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. With over 1,000 employees and backed by Google, Anthropic has raised $29.3 billion in funding, including a monumental Series F round of $13 b...
🎁 Benefits
Anthropic offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, along with inclusive fertility benefits via Ca...
🌟 Culture
Anthropic's culture is rooted in AI safety and reliability, with a focus on producing less harmful outputs compared to existing AI systems. The compan...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Anthropic is hiring a Backend Engineer to build foundational primitives for product development. You'll work with technologies like Java, Python, and AWS to create reliable AI systems. This position requires experience in backend engineering and distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend engineering, with experience building production systems that are both reliable and scalable. You understand the intricacies of distributed systems and have a knack for ensuring data consistency across various platforms. Your expertise in programming languages such as Java and Python allows you to contribute effectively to complex projects.
You are familiar with cloud services, particularly AWS, and have experience with containerization technologies like Docker. Your knowledge of databases, especially PostgreSQL, enables you to design efficient data storage solutions that support high-performance applications. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
What you'll do
As a Backend Engineer at Anthropic, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the core infrastructure that supports our AI systems. You will work on projects such as our billing platform, ensuring that it operates smoothly and meets the needs of our diverse user base. Your role will involve designing APIs and backend services that facilitate seamless interactions between different components of our system.
You will collaborate with finance, product, and accounting teams to build production-critical infrastructure that requires real-time tracking and revenue reconciliation. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of our product offerings, helping us achieve our mission of creating safe and beneficial AI systems.
What we offer
At Anthropic, we provide competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working hours and generous vacation policies. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative office environment in San Francisco, where you can engage with a diverse team of researchers and engineers. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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