Anthropic · 15 hours ago
Data Center Energy Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$365K/yr - $435K/yr
15+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. They are seeking a Data Center Energy Lead to manage energy procurement and strategy, ensuring efficient scaling of AI infrastructure while navigating complex energy market dynamics.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead energy procurement and markets strategy to secure multi-hundred megawatt power capacity for AI infrastructure, structuring utility partnerships and commercial agreements that prioritize speed-to-energization and scale
Own utility and regulatory stakeholder management across multiple jurisdictions, building strategic relationships with ISOs, transmission operators, and utilities to accelerate interconnection timelines and unlock constrained capacity
Drive energy markets and policy strategy for AI compute facilities, monitoring regulatory developments and engaging policymakers to address grid capacity challenges and expedite approval processes for critical infrastructure
Partner with engineering and delivery teams to translate energy market dynamics and utility constraints into actionable capacity acceleration strategies that align procurement schedules with aggressive project timelines
Develop deep market intelligence on regional power availability, transmission constraints, and interconnection queue dynamics to inform site selection and deployment strategy
Structure innovative commercial frameworks and partnership models that enable faster power delivery and mitigate grid capacity risks across Anthropic's datacenter portfolio
Qualification
Required
Have 15+ years of experience in energy procurement, utility development, or power markets for large-scale infrastructure projects
Have deep expertise in wholesale power markets, utility interconnection processes, and transmission system planning
Have experience securing 100+ MW of power capacity and navigating complex utility service agreements or power purchase agreements or other offtake agreement structures
Are proficient in analyzing energy market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and grid constraints to inform strategic decision-making
Have strong stakeholder management skills and experience building relationships with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulators, policymakers and critical equipment vendors
Have excellent communication skills and can translate complex grid and regulatory dynamics into actionable business strategies for technical and non-technical audiences
Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Past experience with energy procurement specifically for datacenters, high-performance computing, or AI/ML infrastructure
Familiarity with hyperscale infrastructure requirements and the unique power demands of large-scale AI training and inference workloads
Experience with regulatory affairs, energy policy advocacy, or engagement with state/federal energy commissions (FERC, state PUCs)
Background in transmission planning, interconnection study processes, or grid capacity analysis
Understanding of emerging grid technologies (energy storage, demand response, distributed energy resources) and how they can accelerate capacity delivery
Track record of structuring creative solutions to overcome grid constraints and compressed timelines in competitive power markets
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (105)
2024 (13)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Fidelity,ICONIQ Capital,Lightspeed Venture PartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersGoogle
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
Co-Founder and CEO
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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