Anthropic · 2 weeks ago
Founding Developer Relations Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$365K/yr - $435K/yr
10+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. The Founding Developer Relations Lead will build and lead a team to enhance how developers engage with Anthropic's AI products, ensuring responsible usage and fostering a strong developer community.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Own and develop the near and long-term strategy for how developers discover and engage with Anthropic’s developer products
Create frameworks for measuring developer success that align with both business objectives and our mission of safe, beneficial AI
Prioritize community building and growth initiatives based on data, feedback, and the needs of both developers and Anthropic's business objectives
Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to ensure developer needs inform the roadmap
Pioneer the definition of what world-class AI developer relations looks like in this emerging field
Recruit, inspire and scale a high-impact developer relations team with global reach and representation across key markets
Foster a collaborative culture that embodies Anthropic's values while driving innovation in how we engage developers
Create and implement scalable processes that evolve as both the team and developer ecosystem expand
Establish clear growth paths and development opportunities for team members that align personal advancement with delivering exceptional value
Understand the diverse needs of customers, partners, and stakeholders across different segments, from individual developers to enterprise organizations
Partner strategically with GTM, Sales, and Marketing teams to create unified developer-focused campaigns that drive adoption while reinforcing Anthropic's position in the market
Organize and lead high-impact developer events, workshops, and community activities that introduce Claude to strategic developer communities
Generate high-quality technical content including sample apps, tutorials, documentation, integration guides, and best practices that demonstrate how to use Claude responsibly and effectively
Act as an advocate for developer needs at Anthropic, translating developer feedback into strategic initiatives
Collaborate with Research to translate AI capabilities into accessible educational resources
Partner with Communications and Marketing teams to amplify developer success stories
Ensure best practices for responsible AI use are adopted by developers building with Claude
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience building and leading developer relations, developer experience, or technical product teams, with a proven track record of measurably growing developer ecosystems
Technically credible with the ability to deeply understand AI/ML and API concepts and translate complex technical ideas for various audiences ranging from individual developers to enterprise executives
Hands-on technical abilities capable of creating own code demos, critically reviewing developer samples for quality and best practices, and providing specific technical feedback that elevates the work of the team
Deep insight into developer psychology and behavior with knowledge on how to reach developers through the right channels, build authentic affinity for products, and design education programs that drive meaningful adoption
Passionate about AI's potential and deeply committed to ensuring it's developed responsibly, with a genuine interest in AI safety and ethical considerations
Collaborative leader who can influence across teams without direct authority, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Experience scaling teams in high-growth environments and can adapt quickly as priorities evolve
At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience working specifically with large language models or generative AI
Background in AI safety, ethics, or responsible AI development
Public speaking experience at industry conferences and events
Content creation experience (technical writing, video tutorials, etc.)
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Incentive compensation
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
2023 (3)
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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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