Performance Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have deep experience with GPU programming and optimization at scale — you've successfully delivered transformative performance improvements in production machine learning systems and are excited about shaping the future of AI infrastructure. You are impact-driven, passionate about delivering measurable performance breakthroughs, and thrive at the intersection of hardware and software. Your background includes working with state-of-the-art techniques, from custom kernel development to orchestrating thousands of GPUs in perfect synchronization. You understand the complexities of maximizing GPU utilization and performance at unprecedented scale, and you are eager to collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers.

Desirable

Experience with large language models and familiarity with the latest advancements in AI technology would be a plus. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to the evolving landscape of AI infrastructure. A strong understanding of both low-level tensor core optimizations and high-level distributed system architectures will set you apart.

What you'll do

As a GPU Performance Engineer at Anthropic, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing the foundational systems that power Claude, our AI model. Your role will involve maximizing GPU utilization and performance, developing cutting-edge optimizations that enable new model capabilities and improve inference efficiency. You will work across the entire stack, from low-level optimizations to high-level orchestration of GPU resources. Your contributions will directly impact the performance of our AI systems, pushing the frontiers of what's possible with large language models. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to identify performance bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions. Your work will not only enhance the efficiency of our systems but also contribute to the overall mission of creating reliable and beneficial AI.

What we offer

At Anthropic, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, including optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, and flexible working hours. You will have the opportunity to work in a lovely office space that fosters collaboration with colleagues. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the field of AI. Join us in our mission to build safe and beneficial AI systems that serve society as a whole.