Platform Hardware Security Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Platform Hardware Security Engineer (AI): Designing and implementing security architectures for bare-metal infrastructure with an accent on secure boot chains, attestation systems, and hardware root of trust. Focus on ensuring infrastructure integrity across a massive fleet while balancing security with the high-performance demands of AI model training.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle). Must be based in the USA

Salary: $405,000

Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement secure boot chains from firmware through OS initialization for CPUs, BMCs, switches, and peripherals.
• Architect attestation systems providing cryptographic proof of system state from hardware root of trust to the application layer.
• Develop measured boot implementations and runtime integrity monitoring.
• Create reference architectures and security requirements for bare-metal deployments.
• Conduct firmware vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Collaborate with hardware and software vendors to ensure security capabilities meet infrastructure requirements.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with secure boot, measured boot, and attestation technologies (TPM, Intel TXT, AMD SEV, ARM TrustZone).
• Proficiency in low-level programming (C, Rust, Assembly) and systems programming.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols and hardware security modules.
• Experience with UEFI/BIOS or embedded firmware security and bootloader hardening.
• Must be based in or able to work from San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle (hybrid policy: at least 25% office presence).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of experience in systems security, with 5+ years focused on firmware and hardware.
• Experience with confidential computing and hardware-based TEEs.
• Knowledge of SLSA framework and software supply chain security standards.
• Contributions to open-source security projects such as coreboot or CHIPSEC.
• Background in formal verification or security proof techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours and collaborative office spaces.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.