Joblaze summary

In this role, the Security Software Engineer will focus on developing and scaling a security analytics platform, creating data pipelines, and implementing machine learning detection systems. Key skills include expertise in software engineering, security infrastructure, and data processing, with a strong emphasis on Python and cloud technologies. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over seven years of experience who have a background in security operations and can lead complex projects. Anthropic's collaborative environment fosters innovation, making it a fitting place for those passionate about advancing AI safety.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Anthropic's careers page October 28, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for Security roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 95% of 103 comparable senior security roles in United States that list Python we track (median $180,000 across 48 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 40.3% of 347 comparable senior security roles in United States; Detection Engineering appears in 0.9% of 347 comparable senior security roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Security Software Engineer, Detection & Response Platform role remote?: It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in New York City, NY | Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA; Washington, DC.
What's the salary range?: Anthropic lists $320,000–$405,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Security Software Engineer, Detection & Response Platform role.
Where is the role based?: Anthropic is hiring for this position in New York City, NY | Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA; Washington, DC.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, API design, CloudFormation, Detection Engineering, EDR, Python.
Does Anthropic sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Anthropic targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Security Software Engineer, Detection & Response Platform role at Anthropic.

From the original posting

About Anthropic

About the role

We're seeking an exceptional engineer to join Anthropic's Detection Platform team to build and scale our next-generation security analytics infrastructure. In this role, you'll architect and implement data pipelines that process massive amounts of security telemetry, develop ML-powered detection systems, and create innovative solutions that leverage Claude to transform security operations.

Responsibilities:

Build AI-powered platform responsible for all aspects of D&R capabilities from detection development to incident response
Design and implement scalable data pipelines for ingesting and processing security telemetry across our rapidly growing infrastructure
Architect solutions for storing and efficiently querying large volumes of security-relevant data
Create rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new security tooling and analytics capabilities
Work closely with security and infrastructure teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring and growth of the Security team
Participate in on-call shifts

You may be a good fit if you:

7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security, infrastructure and/or data pipelines
Track record of building and maintaining internal developer tools or security platforms
Strong understanding of data processing pipelines and experience working with large-scale logging systems
Experience with:
- Test-driven software development and/or CI/CD (plus for direct experience with Detection-as-code workflows)
- Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Query optimization for large datasets
Experience with building stable and scalable services on cloud infrastructure and serverless architectures
Ability to write maintainable and secure code in Python
Experience working with security teams and translating requirements into technical solutions
Ability to lead technical projects with minimal guidance
Track record of driving engineering excellence through high standards, constructive code reviews, and mentorship
Proven ability to lead cross-functional security initiatives and navigate complex organizational dynamics
Outstanding communication skills, translating technical concepts effectively across all organizational levels
Demonstrated success in bringing clarity and ownership to ambiguous technical problems
Strong systems thinking with ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex environments

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

Experience building security tooling from the ground up
Background in implementing security monitoring solutions (SIEM, log aggregation, EDR)
Background in detection engineering or security operations
Experience with:
- SOAR platform/automation development
- Data lake / Database architecture
- API design and internal platform creation
Track record of applying ML/AI to security problems
Experience scaling security operations in a high-growth environment

Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The annual compensation range for this role is listed below.

Annual Salary:

$320,000—$405,000 USD

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Security Software Engineer, Detection & Response Platform