Platform Security Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Platform Security Engineer (AI): Hardening and securing the OS layer of infrastructure for large-scale AI model training with an accent on kernel hardening, runtime protection, and mandatory access control. Focus on designing secure boot processes, implementing kernel security policies, and ensuring workload isolation in unique, high-performance research environments.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Seattle, WA (Hybrid: 25% in-office requirement)

Salary: $320,000 - $405,000 USD

Company

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement hardened OS configurations for AI workloads across diverse hardware platforms.
• Develop kernel security policies using SELinux, AppArmor, and custom Linux Security Modules.
• Minimize attack surfaces by removing unnecessary components from kernelspace and userspace.
• Implement full-disk encryption and secure boot processes for diverse storage systems.
• Build security infrastructure for AI research environments and production services.
• Collaborate with container teams to ensure proper workload isolation at the kernel level.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Linux internals, kernel subsystems, and security frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in C and systems programming languages.
• Experience with kernel hardening techniques and exploit mitigation.
• Proficiency with eBPF for security monitoring and enforcement.
• Understanding of virtualization and containerization security.
• Must be able to work from San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle offices at least 25% of the time.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience in operating systems security or kernel development.
• Experience with confidential computing technologies (SEV, TDX, SGX).
• Background in vulnerability research, exploit development, or fuzzing.
• Knowledge of hardware security features like TPM and HSM.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and generous vacation policy.
• Supportive environment with frequent research discussions and collaborative team culture.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure at unprecedented scale.