Anthropic · 1 day ago
[Expression of Interest] Research Manager, Interpretability
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$350K/yr - $500K/yr
2+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. They are seeking a Research Manager for the Interpretability team, who will lead a group of researchers and engineers in understanding the mechanistic workings of large language models and drive the team's success in achieving ambitious safety research goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Partner with a research lead on direction, project planning and execution, hiring, and people development
Set and maintain a high bar for execution speed and quality, including identifying improvements to processes that help the team operate effectively
Coach and support team members to have more impact and develop in their careers
Drive the team's recruiting efforts, including hiring planning, process improvements, and sourcing and closing
Help identify and support opportunities for collaboration with other teams across Anthropic
Communicate team updates and results to other teams and leadership
Maintain a deep understanding of the team's technical work and its implications for AI safety
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-5 years of experience as a manager with a track record of effectively leading highly technical research and/or engineering teams
Background in machine learning, AI, or a related technical field
Experience with coaching and mentorship, performance evaluation, career development, and hiring for technical roles
Strong project management skills, including prioritization and cross-functional coordination and collaboration
Experience managing technical teams through periods of ambiguity and change
Ability to quickly learn and contribute to discussions on complex technical topics
Strong communication skills both in speaking and in writing
Belief that advanced AI systems could have a transformative effect on the world and passion for ensuring that transformation goes well
At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience scaling engineering infrastructure
Experience working on open-ended, exploratory research agendas aimed at foundational insights
Some familiarity with the company's work and mechanistic interpretability
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
Recent News
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