Manager of Applied AI Architecture, Startups
Core
Lead a team of technical architects to help startups build AI-native products using the Claude Developer Platform, driving adoption of frontier AI systems.
Role type
Manager of Startups Applied AI Architects
Builds
AI-native products for startups via the Claude Developer Platform
Domain
Generative AI / LLMs / Startup Ecosystem
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Team leadership, pre-sales technical discovery, LLM solution architecture, context engineering, LLM evaluation frameworks, Python, startup ecosystem navigation
Preferred skills
Technical founder experience, competitive technical evaluation wins, team infrastructure building, developer infrastructure procurement knowledge, technical community presence
Technologies
Python, LLM frameworks, Claude API
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Startups Applied AI Architects; Personally lead pre-sales engagements with high-priority startup accounts; Build and own the segment's technical playbooks for LLM solutions; Partner with Account Executives and GTM leadership to shape segment strategy; Surface insights on startup use cases to Product and Engineering; Drive cross-functional influence to advance startup customer needs; Build Anthropic's technical presence in the startup ecosystem.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership