Research Engineer, Human Computer Interfaces

We are seeking an innovative Research Engineer to lead the introduction of new interaction modes for Claude, our cutting-edge AI assistant, by combining expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, and ML Research. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI interaction and create more intuitive and user-friendly experiences. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of human-AI interaction and creating more natural and intuitive experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of conversational AI at Anthropic!

What you will be working on:

• Designing and experimenting with novel interaction modes for Claude across various product surfaces, including mobile and desktop apps.
• Developing appropriate fine-tuning methods to seamlessly integrate interaction modes into Claude's natural language processing capabilities.
• Conducting user research on claude.ai customers to gain insights from real-world usage patterns and inform design decisions.
• Collaborating with product engineering and design teams to implement new interaction modes into production.

You may be a good fit if you possess:

• Exceptional front-end software engineering skills, with proficiency in technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Proficiency in Python programming and experience developing software that utilises large language models like Claude.
• Some experience with fine-tuning large language models or other machine learning techniques (we'll teach you - we don’t need you to be an expert!).
• A user-centric approach and a keen interest in understanding user behaviour and needs.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a bias towards flexibility and impact.
• Enjoyment in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and designers.
• Concern for the societal impacts of your work and a strive to create inclusive and accessible AI experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong candidates will also have experience with:

• A background in HCI, UI/UX design, or a related field.
• Designing and conducting user research studies to evaluate interaction modes and gather feedback.
• Developing interactive prototypes or proof-of-concepts to test and iterate on new interaction ideas.
• Collaborating with product teams to quickly prototype and deliver innovative solutions.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest research and trends in HCI, AI interaction design, and natural language interfaces.

The expected salary range:

Annual Salary: $315,000—$510,000 USD

Logistics:

• Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.
• US visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren’t able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate; operations roles are especially difficult to support. But if we make you an offer, we will make every effort to get you into the United States, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anthropic’s compensation package consists of three elements: salary, equity, and benefits. We are committed to pay fairness and aim for these three elements collectively to be highly competitive with market rates.

US Benefits:

• Optional equity donation matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents.
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching.
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Unlimited PTO – most staff take between 4-6 weeks each year, sometimes more!
• Stipends for education, home office improvements, commuting, and wellness.
• Fertility benefits via Carrot.
• Daily lunches and snacks in our office.
• Relocation support for those moving to the Bay Area.

UK Benefits:

• Optional equity donation matching.
• Private health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Pension contribution (matching 4% of your salary).
• 21 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Unlimited PTO – most staff take between 4-6 weeks each year, sometimes more!
• Health cash plan.
• Life insurance and income protection.
• Daily lunches and snacks in our office.