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[Expression of Interest] Research Manager, Interpretability

Anthropic· AI Research & Engineering
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$350k - $500kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Managerial role supporting a team of researchers and engineers to understand mechanistic aspects of large language models, partnering with a research lead to translate cutting-edge research into tangible goals, drive execution, hiring, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with a research lead on direction, project planning and execution, hiring, and people development
  • Set and maintain a high bar for execution speed and quality, including identifying improvements to processes that help the team operate effectively
  • Coach and support team members to have more impact and develop in their careers
  • Drive the team's recruiting efforts, including hiring planning, process improvements, and sourcing and closing
  • Help identify and support opportunities for collaboration with other teams across Anthropic
  • Communicate team updates and results to other teams and leadership
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the team's technical work and its implications for AI safety

Qualifications

  • Are an experienced manager (minimum 2-5 years) with a track record of effectively leading highly technical research and/or engineering teams
  • Have a background in machine learning, AI, or a related technical field
  • Actively enjoy people management and are experienced with coaching and mentorship, performance evaluation, career development, and hiring for technical roles
  • Have strong project management skills, including prioritization and cross-functional coordination and collaboration
  • Have managed technical teams through periods of ambiguity and change
  • Are a quick learner, capable of understanding and contributing to discussions on complex technical topics and are motivated to learn about our research
  • Are a strong communicator both in speaking and in writing
  • Believe that advanced AI systems could have a transformative effect on the world, and are passionate about helping make sure that transformation goes well

Skills

Required:People managementProject managementStrategic planning and execution

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • optional equity donation matching
  • generous vacation and parental leave
  • flexible working hours
  • lovely office space
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anthropic

building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

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