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[Expression of Interest] Research Manager, Interpretability
Menlo Ventures PortfolioSan Francisco, CA · Senior
$350,000 – $500,000
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What this role is
Anthropic is seeking an experienced manager to lead their Interpretability team, overseeing researchers and engineers focused on understanding how large language models work internally. This role suits someone with a strong technical background in ML/AI and proven experience managing high-performing research teams through ambitious, exploratory work.
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What they ask for
Required
- 2-5 years of management experience leading technical teams
- Background in machine learning, AI, or related field
- Experience coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluation
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills
- Experience managing teams through ambiguity and change
- Quick learner on complex technical topics
- Strong written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- Experience scaling engineering infrastructure
- Experience with open-ended, exploratory research agendas
- Familiarity with mechanistic interpretability work