Staff+ Software Engineer, Identity & Access Controls

ABOUT THE ROLE Anthropic is a rapidly growing organization dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Our mission is to ensure that AI systems are safe and beneficial for users and society as a whole. As a Staff+ Software Engineer on the Identity & Access Controls team, you will play a critical role in building the systems that verify who our customers are, grant access to advanced model capabilities for approved use cases, and prevent misuse. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Staff+ Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the identity verification and vetting systems (KYC/KYB) that establish who our individual and business customers are. You will also design and implement access control systems that grant, scope, and revoke access to advanced capabilities based on approved use cases. Additionally, you will build infrastructure to configure safety systems and detection thresholds on a per-customer basis for trusted access programs, develop monitoring to detect misuse of expanded access, and create tooling that enables enforcement teams to act on it. You will work closely with policy, enforcement, threat intelligence, and go-to-market teams to ensure access decisions are well-informed and consistently applied. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field. You will also require experience building and operating backend systems in production, proficiency in Python and SQL, and strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. A strong passion for the societal impacts of AI and a desire to make powerful systems safer is also essential. WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to a team that is shaping the future of AI. Our remote work policy allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being part of a dynamic and growing organization. BENEFITS Anthropic offers a competitive annual salary range of $320,000 to $485,000 USD, as well as a range of benefits, including visa sponsorship, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive health plan. We also offer a generous education stipend, life insurance, and equipment stipend to support your professional growth and well-being.