International Policy Analyst

Details

Anthropic is building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems and seeks an International Policy Analyst to advance the company’s policy objectives globally. The role focuses on executing complex cross-functional plans, engaging external stakeholders, and helping the company assess and act on emerging AI policy opportunities across priority geographies (APAC, LATAM, and/or EMEA). This position is based in Anthropic’s San Francisco headquarters and will require occasional foreign travel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of strategies to support Anthropic’s international policy objectives, including implementation plans and metrics
• Support projects to ensure smooth entry to new markets from a regulatory perspective
• Propose and develop new programming and generate opportunities to build relationships with policymakers, think tanks, and non-profit organizations in overseas markets
• Create initial policy stakeholder maps and devise strategic engagement plans
• Collaborate with policy and technical teams to translate Anthropic research into concrete policy proposals, stakeholder education, and thought leadership opportunities
• Draft and amplify public submissions, responses to requests for information (RFI), and policy memos

Requirements

• Track record supporting tech and AI policy advocacy in APAC, LATAM, and/or EMEA
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills
• Experience engaging with governments, policymakers, and civil society and translating complex technical topics into accessible information
• Demonstrated ability to identify and convene stakeholders at regional and global levels
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global team
• Motivation to help governments understand AI progress and develop effective policies
• Curiosity about frontier technological research and willingness to work closely with technical colleagues
• Education: at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Nice-to-haves / Strong candidates may also

• Extensive experience engaging government regulatory authorities in major international markets from a private sector perspective
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical areas and policy dynamics
• Background in entrepreneurship and demonstrated capacity for networking from a cold start

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $230,000 - $265,000 USD
• Total compensation package includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation

Logistics & Other Details

• Location: San Francisco headquarters; this role is based in San Francisco, CA
• Office policy: location-based hybrid expectation (staff in one of our offices at least 25% of the time)
• Visa sponsorship: Anthropic does sponsor visas in many cases and retains an immigration lawyer to assist
• Occasional foreign travel expected

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative office environment
• Emphasis on high-impact AI research and cross-functional collaboration

How to Apply

Application form on Anthropic’s careers site (resume or LinkedIn required). Anthropic encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and invites candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed.