Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Safeguards

Job Description

Anthropic is seeking a Machine Learning Engineering Manager to lead an Applied ML team within its Trust & Safety organization. This role is pivotal in bridging trust & safety expertise with applied machine learning to safeguard and enhance Anthropic's AI services. The Engineering Manager will lead a team responsible for developing AI-driven detection models to identify misuse and implement practical safety measures.

The role involves close collaboration with policy and enforcement teams to translate complex ML capabilities into effective protective measures, ensuring the products remain both safe and accessible. This position requires strategic oversight of trust & safety operations combined with hands-on guidance of ML applications, crucial for maintaining the integrity and responsible deployment of Anthropic's AI services.

Responsibilities:

• Set team vision and roadmap to detect and prevent harmful usage of Anthropic's AI services through applied machine learning solutions
• Lead a team of ML and software engineers to translate complex AI capabilities into practical safety mechanisms, with qualitative and quantitative harm measurement
• Partner with T&S Product, Policy, and Enforcement teams to identify risk vectors and implement ML-driven detection and enforcement actions
• Maintain a deep understanding of both AI safety research and trust & safety best practices
• Drive major collaborations between research and policy teams across Anthropic
• Hire, support, and develop team members through continuous feedback, career coaching, and people management practices

Requirements:

• 5+ years of management experience in a technical ML-focused environment
• 5+ years of experience in trust & safety or anti-fraud/risk engineering, with a focus on applied Machine Learning
• Deep experience with techniques for detecting harmful content and platform misuse
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage high-performing technical teams
• Excellent communication skills in translating complex technical concepts for various audiences
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Experience managing teams through periods of rapid growth and change
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Anthropic offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours