Applied AI Engineer, Public Sector

LocationWashington, DC

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Anthropic is hiring a senior Applied AI Engineer, Public Sector in Washington, DC, with a compensation range of $280,000—$320,000 USD.

Role: Applied AI Engineer, Public Sector
Organization: Anthropic
Location: Washington, DC
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Compensation: $280,000—$320,000 USD
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

As a member of the Applied AI team at Anthropic, you will be an Applied AI Engineer supporting a dedicated national security mission program. You will be the customer's trusted technical advisor, working closely with their engineering and mission teams as they build and ship new capabilities powered by Claude.

What you'll do

Serve as a specialist technical advisor
Support the customer as they build with Claude Code, the Claude API, and Claude for Enterprise
Partner with account executives and Applied AI Architects
Influence technical architecture decisions
Help develop evaluation frameworks
Lead hands-on technical workshops and code reviews

What it takes

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Prior experience working within US intelligence community agencies
4+ years of experience in technical roles
Strong programming skills with Python or TypeScript
Hands-on expertise in one or more domains
Exceptional communication skills

What you'll bring

Technical advisorArchitecture designEvaluation frameworksLLM implementationCustomer-facing skillsTechnical workshops

How we treat you

Competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, DC, and is on-site.

What is the compensation range?

The annual compensation range is $280,000—$320,000 USD.

What are the minimum qualifications?

The minimum qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance, prior experience in US intelligence community agencies, and 4+ years of experience in technical roles.

How do I apply?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you can apply directly from the Anthropic careers page.

Is the job remote?

The job is on-site in Washington, DC.

How to apply

Apply directly on Anthropic's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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