Staff Engineer, Datacenter Server Lifecycle

Anthropic

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $320,000 - $405,000 usd annually; bonus/equi...
On-site
Hands-on experience with server hardware
End-to-end hardware lifecycle management
Proficiency in python, rust, go, or java
Anthropic is expanding beyond cloud infrastructure with this role sitting at the heart of defining processes for running and retiring hardware at scale

Job Summary

  • Anthropic is expanding beyond cloud infrastructure with this role sitting at the heart of defining processes for running and retiring hardware at scale.
  • The position requires deep intersection with security to ensure every machine handles sensitive workloads with a verified chain of integrity from hardware up.
  • Candidates will lead the build-out of automation to support datacenters containing tens of thousands of servers while partnering with Infrastructure Security teams.

Matching Summary

Anthropic is expanding beyond cloud infrastructure with this role sitting at the heart of defining processes for running and retiring hardware at scale.

Salary

Base: $320,000 - $405,000 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on experience with server hardware
  • End-to-end hardware lifecycle management
  • Proficiency in Python, Rust, Go, or Java
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and IaC
  • Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with GPU or AI accelerator hardware
  • Familiarity with coreboot, LinuxBoot, or u-root
  • Background in large-scale capacity planning
  • Experience with trusted compute and hardware security concepts

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in datacenter operations (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to datacenter sites across North America

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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