Senior Security Software Engineer, Linux Kernel Security - Nodes & Sensors
Core
Architecting and implementing node-layer security sensors and kernel-based detection systems for Anthropic's AI research and production infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Security Software Engineer (Linux Kernel/eBPF)
Builds
Linux endpoint security system, kernel-based detection systems for ML workloads, and security tooling leveraging Claude.
Domain
AI Safety / Cybersecurity / Linux Systems
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Linux internals, OS security primitives, Rust, C/C++, eBPF, kernel-level instrumentation, test-driven development, CI/CD workflows
Preferred skills
detection-as-code, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), SIEM/log aggregation, SOAR platform, data lake architecture, API design, ML/AI for security
Technologies
Linux, Rust, C/C++, eBPF, Terraform, CloudFormation, SIEM, SOAR
Responsibilities
Build kernel-level security detections using eBPF; Design scalable data pipelines for security telemetry; Architect monitoring solutions minimizing performance impact; Prototype security tooling and analytics; Partner with security/infrastructure teams; Mentor and hire team members; Participate in on-call rotation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
