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Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.
About The Role
We're looking for experienced engineers to build and scale the database infrastructure that powers both Claude's product offerings and Anthropic's research initiatives. As a Software Engineer on the Databases team, you will architect and operate database systems that both enable millions of users to interact with Claude and support cutting-edge AI research. This is a unique opportunity to tackle database challenges at unprecedented scale. You'll develop the database strategy for Anthropic, design systems that handle billions of API requests, create storage solutions that work seamlessly across GCP, AWS, and diverse deployment models, and build the reliable data layer that accelerates research experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Drive the technical direction for database solutions used across Product and Research
- Design and implement database solutions that scale to support millions of users across Claude's product ecosystem
- Build and scale database systems through 100x+ growth while maintaining reliability and performance
- Architect data storage solutions that work seamlessly across GCP, AWS, first-party deployments, third-party deployments, and other environments
- Develop database infrastructure that serves both product and research workloads with different performance characteristics
- Partner with product and research teams to understand data requirements and build infrastructure that accelerates innovation
- Optimize database performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at massive scale
- Make critical build vs. buy decisions for database technologies
You Might Be a Good Fit If You
- Have 10+ years (not including internships or co-ops) of experience in a Software Engineer role, building and scaling database systems
- Have 3+ years (not including internships or co-ops) of experience leading large scale, complex projects or teams as an engineer or tech lead
- Possess deep expertise in distributed database architectures and OLTP systems at scale
- Have successfully scaled databases through massive growth at high-growth companies
- Can balance the speed of a startup environment with the reliability needs of production systems
- Excel at technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Are passionate about building the data layer that enables next-generation AI capabilities
Strong Candidates May Also Have
- Deep expertise scaling PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar database systems
- Experience with Redis, Temporal, vector databases, or async job processing frameworks
- Experience building multi-cloud or hybrid cloud database solutions
- Knowledge of database orchestration and automation at scale
- Background at companies known for database excellence
Note: Prior AI/ML infrastructure experience is not required. We value deep infrastructure/databases expertise from any domain.
Deadline to apply:
None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role.
Annual Salary
$320,000—$485,000 USD
Logistics
Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
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.
Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, 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.
Your safety matters to us. To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Anthropic recruiters only contact you from @anthropic.com email addresses. In some cases, we may partner with vetted recruiting agencies who will identify themselves as working on behalf of Anthropic. Be cautious of emails from other domains. Legitimate Anthropic recruiters will never ask for money, fees, or banking information before your first day. If you're ever unsure about a communication, don't click any links—visit anthropic.com/careers directly for confirmed position openings.
How We're Different
We believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on just a few large-scale research efforts. And we value impact — advancing our long-term goals of steerable, trustworthy AI — rather than work on smaller and more specific puzzles. We view AI research as an empirical science, which has as much in common with physics and biology as with traditional efforts in computer science. We're an extremely collaborative group, and we host frequent research discussions to ensure that we are pursuing the highest-impact work at any given time. As such, we greatly value communication skills. The easiest way to understand our research directions is to read our recent research. This research continues many of the directions our team worked on prior to Anthropic, including: GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences.
Come work with us!
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.
Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage: Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.
About Anthropic
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.
About The Role
We're looking for experienced engineers to build and scale the database infrastructure that powers both Claude's product offerings and Anthropic's research initiatives. As a Software Engineer on the Databases team, you will architect and operate database systems that both enable millions of users to interact with Claude and support cutting-edge AI research. This is a unique opportunity to tackle database challenges at unprecedented scale. You'll develop the database strategy for Anthropic, design systems that handle billions of API requests, create storage solutions that work seamlessly across GCP, AWS, and diverse deployment models, and build the reliable data layer that accelerates research experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Drive the technical direction for database solutions used across Product and Research
- Design and implement database solutions that scale to support millions of users across Claude's product ecosystem
- Build and scale database systems through 100x+ growth while maintaining reliability and performance
- Architect data storage solutions that work seamlessly across GCP, AWS, first-party deployments, third-party deployments, and other environments
- Develop database infrastructure that serves both product and research workloads with different performance characteristics
- Partner with product and research teams to understand data requirements and build infrastructure that accelerates innovation
- Optimize database performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at massive scale
- Make critical build vs. buy decisions for database technologies
You Might Be a Good Fit If You
- Have 10+ years (not including internships or co-ops) of experience in a Software Engineer role, building and scaling database systems
- Have 3+ years (not including internships or co-ops) of experience leading large scale, complex projects or teams as an engineer or tech lead
- Possess deep expertise in distributed database architectures and OLTP systems at scale
- Have successfully scaled databases through massive growth at high-growth companies
- Can balance the speed of a startup environment with the reliability needs of production systems
- Excel at technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Are passionate about building the data layer that enables next-generation AI capabilities
Strong Candidates May Also Have
- Deep expertise scaling PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar database systems
- Experience with Redis, Temporal, vector databases, or async job processing frameworks
- Experience building multi-cloud or hybrid cloud database solutions
- Knowledge of database orchestration and automation at scale
- Background at companies known for database excellence
Note: Prior AI/ML infrastructure experience is not required. We value deep infrastructure/databases expertise from any domain.
Deadline to apply:
None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role.
Annual Salary
$320,000—$485,000 USD
Logistics
Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
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.
Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, 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.
Your safety matters to us. To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Anthropic recruiters only contact you from @anthropic.com email addresses. In some cases, we may partner with vetted recruiting agencies who will identify themselves as working on behalf of Anthropic. Be cautious of emails from other domains. Legitimate Anthropic recruiters will never ask for money, fees, or banking information before your first day. If you're ever unsure about a communication, don't click any links—visit anthropic.com/careers directly for confirmed position openings.
How We're Different
We believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on just a few large-scale research efforts. And we value impact — advancing our long-term goals of steerable, trustworthy AI — rather than work on smaller and more specific puzzles. We view AI research as an empirical science, which has as much in common with physics and biology as with traditional efforts in computer science. We're an extremely collaborative group, and we host frequent research discussions to ensure that we are pursuing the highest-impact work at any given time. As such, we greatly value communication skills. The easiest way to understand our research directions is to read our recent research. This research continues many of the directions our team worked on prior to Anthropic, including: GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences.
Come work with us!
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.
Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage: Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.
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Get Access To All JobsDatabase Administrator CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Administrator role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, as long as the job duties connect directly to your degree program. A DBA role at a company requiring SQL development, database architecture, or data management aligns with computer science and information systems programs. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description and map specific duties to your enrolled coursework before requesting authorization.
Can I do CPT as a DBA at a remote-only employer?
Yes. CPT does not require on-site work. Remote DBA positions qualify as long as the employer is a U.S.-based entity and the work connects to your curriculum. Your I-20 will still list a work location, typically the employer's registered business address, so confirm that detail with your DSO when requesting authorization.
What happens to my CPT if the employer changes my role from DBA to a data analyst or IT generalist?
CPT authorization is tied to the specific position described in your I-20. A title change or significant shift in duties requires a new CPT authorization before you perform the new work. Inform your DSO immediately if your responsibilities change materially. Working in an unauthorized capacity is a status violation even if you're still employed by the same company.
How do I find Database Administrator employers who are familiar with CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate for Database Administrator positions. The platform surfaces employers with Labor Condition Application filing history for DBA roles, which signals they've hired visa-authorized workers before and understand the documentation involved. Targeting employers with that history reduces the risk of losing an offer because HR doesn't know how to process your work authorization.
Does full-time CPT as a DBA affect my STEM OPT eligibility later?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more cumulative months eliminates your OPT eligibility, including STEM OPT. Database Administrator roles often run full-time, so tracking your total authorized full-time CPT days across all employers is critical. Part-time CPT, defined as under 20 hours per week, does not count toward that threshold regardless of how long the authorization lasts.