Security Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in application security, with experience in integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle. You think like an attacker and have a developer mindset, allowing you to build effective security measures that align with development processes. Your ability to lead threat modeling and secure design reviews is crucial, as you proactively identify and mitigate risks. You are skilled in building tools and systems that support developers in shipping code securely, adhering to secure coding best practices. Your insights will shape tooling and defenses against emerging threats in AI and machine learning. You are a strong communicator, capable of building relationships across teams to foster a culture of security awareness.

Desirable

Experience with industry-novel security risks and a passion for pushing established security boundaries will set you apart. Familiarity with AI products and internal tools is a plus, as is a commitment to continuous learning in the evolving field of application security.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead efforts to secure AI products and internal tools, ensuring that security is a core consideration from initial design through implementation. You will work closely with software engineers and researchers to integrate security into every phase of the development lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include leading threat modeling sessions, conducting secure design reviews, and helping with continuous risk assessments. You will develop standards, processes, and educational resources that empower all Anthropic engineers to become security champions. Additionally, you will build tools and systems that facilitate secure coding practices, ensuring that security is not an afterthought but a fundamental aspect of the development process. Your contributions will directly impact the security posture of Anthropic's innovative AI systems.

What we offer

Anthropic offers 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 collaborative environment with a team dedicated to building beneficial AI systems. Our office in San Francisco provides a lovely space for collaboration, and we encourage a culture of openness and innovation. We believe in the importance of work-life balance and support our employees in achieving their personal and professional goals. Join us in our mission to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.