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Anthropic is Seeking a Data Operations Manager

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Data Operations Manager — Anthropic Location:

San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY Work Model:

Hybrid (minimum 25% in-office)

About Anthropic Anthropic

is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building

reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems

that are safe and beneficial for society. The organization brings together leading researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to advance frontier AI while prioritizing safety, alignment, and long-term societal impact.

Anthropic operates as a highly collaborative research-driven organization, focusing on a small number of high-impact, large-scale scientific efforts rather than fragmented initiatives. Its work builds on foundational contributions to AI research, including large language models, interpretability, scaling laws, and AI safety.

Role Overview: Data Operations Manager The

Data Operations Manager

plays a critical role in scaling and optimizing data operations that support Anthropic’s frontier AI research. This individual will partner closely with research teams to translate complex technical requirements into robust, high-quality data pipelines that directly influence model performance, safety, and alignment.

This role blends

strategic operations leadership, technical fluency, and execution excellence , with ownership across the full data lifecycle—from research requirements and vendor management to production-quality datasets.

Strategic Impact The data systems and operational frameworks developed in this role will directly shape Anthropic’s most critical model capabilities, including:

Tool-use accuracy

Long-horizon reasoning

Robustness to prompt injection

Safety alignment and human feedback integration

By enabling researchers to move faster without compromising quality, the Data Operations Manager ensures that data remains a competitive and ethical advantage in advanced AI development.

Key Responsibilities The Data Operations Manager will:

Own and execute

data strategy

across research initiatives, including:

Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF)

AI safety and alignment research

Tool use and agentic workflows

Design and implement

scalable operational systems

that translate research goals into reliable data pipelines

Build and manage

strategic vendor partnerships

for data collection, labeling, and annotation

Establish

evaluation frameworks and quality standards

for state-of-the-art AI training data

Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve research velocity while maintaining rigorous quality controls

Proactively identify and mitigate

risks, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies

in data operations

Partner with senior research leaders to align data execution with long-term model development roadmaps

Candidate Profile Anthropic is seeking candidates who thrive at the intersection of

operations, research, and emerging technology .

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of

3 years of experience

in operations, consulting, product management, program management, or related roles

Exceptional

project management skills

with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams

Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with large language models or a demonstrated interest in AI training methodologies

High organizational discipline and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Experience using

data analysis tools

such as SQL, Python, Tableau, or advanced spreadsheets

Demonstrated passion for

AI safety

and data quality

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data collection, labeling, or annotation for AI/ML systems

Knowledge of RLHF, constitutional AI, or human-in-the-loop workflows

Prior work with AI research teams or research-focused organizations

Vendor and contractor management experience

Consulting background translating complex requirements into executable plans

Track record of implementing

process improvements or quality systems at scale

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range:

$250,000 – $365,000 USD annually

Total compensation includes:

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Potential incentive compensation

Anthropic also offers generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, equity donation matching, and thoughtfully designed collaborative office spaces.

Logistics and Policies

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Hybrid Policy:

Employees are expected to be in-office at least 25% of the time

Visa Sponsorship:

Available for many roles, with legal support provided

Relocation:

Candidates may be asked about relocation flexibility

Anthropic strongly encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every listed qualification, particularly candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Culture and Values Anthropic approaches AI research as an

empirical science , emphasizing collaboration, open dialogue, and long-term impact over short-term gains. The organization values diverse perspectives and recognizes the ethical and social implications of advanced AI systems.

Clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and shared ownership of outcomes are central to how Anthropic works.

Why This Role Matters The Data Operations Manager position offers a rare opportunity to:

Influence the

core capabilities and safety

of frontier AI systems

Build foundational infrastructure that enables responsible AI scaling

Contribute meaningfully to the future of safe and aligned artificial intelligence

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