Anthropic is seeking experienced professionals for a Policy Development, Technical AI Governance role focused on shaping policies and standards for the safe development of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The position offers an opportunity to influence frontier AI governance, contribute to AI safety legislation and translate technical research into practical policy proposals. The successful candidate will join Anthropic’s Policy Development team, working closely with researchers, policy specialists, legal experts and safeguards teams to address emerging challenges in AI safety. The role is suitable for professionals with expertise in technical AI governance, frontier AI safety, regulatory policy or related research areas. The position is available in New York City, San Francisco or Washington, DC, with a hybrid working arrangement. The advertised annual salary ranges from US$265,000 to US$295,000. Opportunity Overview Position: Policy Development, Technical AI Governance Organisation: Anthropic Locations: New York City, New York; San Francisco, California; Washington, DC Work arrangement: Hybrid, with employees generally expected to attend an office at least 25% of the time Annual salary: US$265,000–US$295,000 Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience Experience: Requirements depend on the internal job level Visa sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates, subject to the organisation’s ability to support individual cases Application method: Online application through Anthropic Careers Application deadline: Not specified in the supplied announcement About Anthropic Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company focused on developing reliable, interpretable and steerable AI systems. Its mission is to ensure that advanced AI is safe and beneficial for users and society. The company brings together researchers, engineers, policy experts and business leaders to address technical and societal challenges associated with increasingly capable AI systems. Its policy work seeks to ensure that governance frameworks and safety practices evolve alongside rapid advances in AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities The Policy Development, Technical AI Governance professional will help shape Anthropic’s approach to frontier AI safety and regulation. Responsibilities include: Developing technical safety best practices and standards for organisations building frontier AI systems. Working with policy, research and safeguards teams to translate technical insights into workable governance proposals. Supporting cross-lab discussions and representing Anthropic in relevant standards initiatives and industry groups. Reviewing federal, state and international AI safety legislation, including provisions related to risk reporting, independent evaluations and incident reporting. Collaborating with external affairs colleagues to strengthen the organisation’s frontier AI legislative framework. Researching emerging policy challenges associated with accelerating AI research and development. Developing innovative policy proposals to address technical governance gaps. Monitoring developments in the external AI safety and governance community. Preparing clear policy memoranda and briefings to support leadership decisions. The role requires the ability to move between detailed technical discussions and the practical realities of legislation, regulation and policy implementation. Minimum Qualifications Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of frontier AI safety and technical AI governance, including the major organisations, policy proposals and ongoing debates. Candidates must also be able to read legislative text and provide substantive feedback. Expertise in at least one of the following areas is required: AI alignment Loss-of-control risks Compute governance Independent model evaluation Model-weight security AI risk reporting Strong written communication is essential. The successful candidate must be able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to researchers, senior leadership and policymakers. Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to learn unfamiliar technical subjects quickly, manage ambiguity and take ownership of projects from initial research through to policy development. Preferred Qualifications The following experience may strengthen an application: Direct experience at an AI governance organisation, AI safety research institution or frontier AI laboratory. Familiarity with standards bodies, technical standards development or industry consortia. Experience developing, evaluating or influencing technical legislation. A record of publishing original policy research or proposing new approaches to AI governance. An interest in standards development alongside broader technical AI governance work. The stated minimum education requirement is a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The field of study must be relevant to the role through formal education, professional training or practical experience. Salary and Benefits Anthropic advertises an annual salary range of US$265,000 to US$295,000 for this position. The supplied announcement does not specify where an individual offer would fall within the range or provide a separate breakdown of benefits. The company also highlights competitive compensation, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours and collaborative office environments. Employees are generally expected to work from one of the company’s offices at least 25% of the time, although some positions may require greater in-person attendance. Visa Sponsorship and Work Location The position is based in the United States, with the listed options being New York City, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Anthropic confirms that it sponsors visas for some roles and candidates. However, sponsorship is not guaranteed in every case. If an offer is made, the company states that it will make reasonable efforts to support the visa process and provides access to immigration counsel. Applicants who require employment visa sponsorship should answer the relevant questions accurately in the application form. Candidates should also confirm their ability to meet the position’s location and hybrid-working requirements. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an online application through the official Anthropic Careers website. Applicants will generally need to provide: A CV or résumé, uploaded in an accepted format such as PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT or RTF. Contact information and relevant professional details. A LinkedIn profile or résumé, with at least one required. Information about relocation, work location and availability. Responses explaining their interest in Anthropic and the role. Their understanding of Anthropic’s AI-use policy for candidates. Information about whether they require employment visa sponsorship. The application includes a question asking why the candidate wants to work at Anthropic. The company places considerable value on this response and indicates that strong answers are often 200–400 words. Applicants should explain their genuine motivation, relevant experience and how their expertise aligns with technical AI governance. The form also contains an arbitration agreement applicable to employment-application disputes in the United States, as well as voluntary self-identification questions. How to Strengthen an Application Candidates should demonstrate how their technical expertise connects to real policy decisions. Strong applications may include examples of legislative analysis, AI safety research, standards development, governance proposals or work translating complex research into recommendations for decision-makers. Applicants should also explain their specific expertise in at least one of the stated technical governance domains and provide evidence of clear writing, independent judgment and end-to-end project ownership. Anthropic encourages interested candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. Applicants should nevertheless ensure that their experience aligns with the role’s core requirements. 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