Anthropic · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Accelerator Build Infrastructure
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$315K/yr - $405K/yr
5+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. They are seeking a systems-level engineer specializing in build infrastructure and low-level systems optimization, responsible for maintaining and improving complex C/C++ builds and optimizing hardware-software interfaces.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Expert-level proficiency with build/packaging systems (Nix, pip, uv, CMake, Bazel, Make, etc…)
Nix experience in particular is a huge plus
Experience managing complex builds and interacting in non-trivial ways with CI
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving linking issues, symbol resolution problems, and toolchain/ABI incompatibilities
Strong C/C++ debugging skills, especially nice if in embedded systems or in dealing with cross compiling/linking
Comfortable with system calls, POSIX APIs, and kernel interfaces
Experience with toolchain debugging tools like readelf, bloaty, c++filt, nm, etc…
Basic knowledge of compilers (understanding things like passes, having multiples levels of IR, what kinds of operations are done on it, etc…)
Experience with cross-compilers (compiling code for target devices)
Experience with detailed compiler flags optimization and custom toolchain configuration
Understanding of linking processes, object file formats (ELF, DWARF), and ABI compatibility
Basic understanding of deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Jax) from a systems perspective
Understanding of tensor operations
Experience with distributed training infrastructure is a plus
Strong debugging mindset with patience for complex, multi-layered issues
Self-directed problem solver who can navigate large, legacy codebases
Qualification
Required
Expert-level proficiency with build/packaging systems (Nix, pip, uv, CMake, Bazel, Make, etc…)
Nix experience in particular is a huge plus
Experience managing complex builds and interacting in non-trivial ways with CI
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving linking issues, symbol resolution problems, and toolchain/ABI incompatibilities
Strong C/C++ debugging skills, especially nice if in embedded systems or in dealing with cross compiling/linking
Comfortable with system calls, POSIX APIs, and kernel interfaces
Experience with toolchain debugging tools like readelf, bloaty, c++filt, nm, etc…
Basic knowledge of compilers (understanding things like passes, having multiples levels of IR, what kinds of operations are done on it, etc…)
Experience with cross-compilers (compiling code for target devices)
Experience with detailed compiler flags optimization and custom toolchain configuration
Understanding of linking processes, object file formats (ELF, DWARF), and ABI compatibility
5+ years of experience in systems programming or infrastructure roles
Strong debugging mindset with patience for complex, multi-layered issues
Self-directed problem solver who can navigate large, legacy codebases
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Basic understanding of deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Jax) from a systems perspective
Understanding of tensor operations
Experience with distributed training infrastructure is a plus
Often comes from backgrounds in: HPC, game engine development, embedded systems, OS, or compiler teams
Benefits
Equity 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
2026-01-13
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