Staff+ Software Engineer, Databases

Anthropic

San Francisco, CA, USA
$320,000 — $485,000 usd py
On-site
Scale database systems through 100x+ growth
Architect data storage across multiple clouds
Develop database strategy for ai company
Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, aiming for AI to be safe and beneficial for users and society

Job Summary

  • Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, aiming for AI to be safe and beneficial for users and society.
  • As a Software Engineer on the Databases team, you will architect and operate database systems that enable millions of users to interact with Claude and support cutting-edge AI research.
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.

Matching Summary

Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, aiming for AI to be safe and beneficial for users and society.

Salary

$320,000 — $485,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scale database systems through 100x+ growth
  • Architect data storage across multiple clouds
  • Develop database strategy for AI company
  • Build reliable data layer for AI research
  • Optimize database performance and cost efficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
  • Experience with Redis, Temporal, vector databases
  • Knowledge of database orchestration and automation
  • Background at companies known for database excellence

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of Software Engineer experience
  • 3+ years of technical leadership experience
  • Deep expertise in distributed database architectures
  • Scaled databases through massive growth
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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