Software Engineer, API Experience

Anthropic is seeking a product-minded Software Engineer to build a world-class developer experience for the Anthropic API. This role is crucial in creating tools that accelerate developers from idea to deployment, with a focus on leveraging Claude to improve API usage. The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in building production full-stack software, with a strong emphasis on usability and modern web development stacks like React and Next.js.

Key responsibilities include building frontend and backend systems for the developer console, collaborating with product teams to integrate new features intuitively, and using product sense to enhance the overall developer experience. The role also involves working closely with researchers to understand and implement new model capabilities into user-friendly products.

Anthropic offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $300,000 to $405,000 USD, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. The company values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and perspectives.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology with a mission-driven company focused on creating safe and beneficial AI systems. The role is hybrid, requiring at least 25% in-office presence, with locations in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, user empathy, and a proven track record in iterative product development. Experience with React, REST APIs, and building products for developers is highly valued. This role is perfect for those passionate about AI development and eager to contribute to the advancement of reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.