Engineering Manager, API Experience

Details

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The API Experience team owns the end-to-end flow for using the Anthropic API, including documentation, SDKs, prompt engineering, and model customization tools. This role leads the team responsible for creating a world-class developer experience for the Anthropic API and collaborates closely with product and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in crafting an industry-defining developer experience for building AI applications.
• Develop API tools that help developers get the most intelligence out of Anthropic models.
• Collaborate with product and research teams to define the vision and developer roadmap.
• Create clarity for the team and stakeholders in an ambiguous and evolving environment.
• Work cross-functionally to design clear interfaces and processes for shipping products that span many teams.
• Hire, coach, and maintain a high-performing, inclusive engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an engineering manager.
• Background in fullstack development; comfortable diving into frontend, backend, and sometimes deeper infrastructure.
• Strong product mindset; able to navigate ambiguity and wear multiple hats (e.g., product management, design).
• Experience recruiting, scaling, and retaining engineering talent in a high-growth environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in building a culture of belonging and product and engineering excellence.

Strong candidates may also have

• Startup experience building products from zero to one.
• Experience building API products for external developers.
• Expertise in modern web development stacks (React, Next.js, etc.).
• Experience working on AI/ML products; familiarity with prompt engineering and model customization tools.

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $320,000 - $405,000 USD.

Logistics

• Education: At least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Location-based hybrid policy: Staff are expected to be in one of Anthropic's offices at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more office time.
• Visa sponsorship: Anthropic does sponsor visas when possible and retains an immigration lawyer to assist.
• Encouragement to apply even if not all listed qualifications are met.

About Anthropic / Other information

• Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco focused on building safe, steerable AI systems and conducting large-scale, collaborative AI research.
• Benefits mentioned include competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a collaborative office space.
• Guidance on candidates' AI usage in the application process is provided by Anthropic.