Software Security Engineering Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Software Security Engineering Manager (AI Security): Leading the Secure Frameworks Research team to build high-leverage security libraries and frameworks that secure model development with an accent on cryptographic frameworks, secure serialization, and authorization systems. Focus on preventing entire classes of vulnerabilities through careful design and balancing security rigor with development velocity.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA). Must be based in or be able to work from these offices at least 25% of the time.

Salary: $405,000 - $485,000 USD per year

Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.

What you will do

• Lead the Secure Frameworks Research team to build high-leverage libraries for the secure handling of model weights, customer data, and training datasets.
• Own the design and implementation of critical security foundations, including cryptographic frameworks and authorization systems.
• Collaborate with product, research, and infrastructure teams to ensure frameworks integrate smoothly with lower-layer security controls.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and define success metrics for framework adoption across the organization.
• Manage and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of low ego and high empathy.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing security engineering teams with a proven track record of productivity.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security and software engineering.
• Deep expertise in threat modeling, risk assessment, and securing complex architectures.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to communicate persuasively in writing and verbally.
• Familiarity with AI safety concepts and frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative office environment.
• Mission-driven culture focused on large-scale, high-impact AI research.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.