Manager of Applied AI Architecture, Startups

LocationSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NY

SetupHybrid

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Anthropic is hiring a senior Manager of Applied AI Architecture, Startups in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, paying $315,000—$380,000 USD, to lead a team of technical architects and drive adoption of frontier AI.

Role: Manager of Applied AI Architecture, Startups
Organization: Anthropic
Location: San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Senior
Compensation: $315,000—$380,000 USD
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

As a Manager of Applied AI Architecture, Startups at Anthropic, you will lead a team of technical architects to help startups build AI-native products with the Claude Developer Platform, setting the vision for technical partnership and driving adoption of frontier AI.

What you'll do

Lead, develop, and grow a team of Startups Applied AI Architects
Drive team performance through clear goal-setting, regular coaching, and a culture of continuous technical development
Personally lead pre-sales engagements with high-priority startup accounts
Build and own the segment's technical playbooks
Partner with aligned Account Executives and GTM leadership to shape segment strategy
Ensure your team consistently surfaces insights on how startups are building with Claude

What it takes

8+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles
Strong track record of building and developing high-performing SA teams
Deep experience working with startups or high-growth technology companies
Hands-on expertise with context engineering, LLM evaluation frameworks, and modern AI architectures
Comfortable with Python and fluent in the LLM frameworks, tools, and integration patterns common in startup engineering stacks
Genuine passion for making powerful technology safe and societally beneficial

What you'll bring

Technical customer-facing rolesLeading and managing pre-sales or technical go-to-market teamsBuilding and developing high-performing SA teamsWorking with startups or high-growth technology companiesContext engineeringLLM evaluation frameworks

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 San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a location-based hybrid policy.

What is the compensation range?

The annual compensation range for this role is $315,000—$380,000 USD.

What qualifications are required?

Qualifications include 8+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, strong track record of building and developing high-performing SA teams, and deep experience working with startups or high-growth technology companies.

How do I apply?

You can apply now on Anthropic's careers page.

Is the job remote?

The job is not fully remote; it follows a location-based hybrid policy with at least 25% of the time spent in the office.

How to apply

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

Apply now →

This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Anthropic's official posting before applying.