Anthropic Fellows Program, ML Systems & Performance

Anthropic Fellows Program – ML Systems & Performance

An innovative fellowship that offers 4 months of full‑time research, mentorship from Anthropic scientists, and the opportunity to work on empirical projects using external infrastructure.

What to Expect

• 4 months of full‑time research
• Direct mentorship from Anthropic researchers
• Access to a shared workspace in either Berkeley, California or London, UK, or remote option
• Connection to the broader AI safety and security research community
• Weekly stipend of 3,850 USD / 2,310 GBP / 4,300 CAD + benefits (vary by country)
• Funding for compute (~$15k / month) and other research expenses

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments using external models and APIs aligned with Anthropic research priorities.
• Produce a public deliverable such as a research paper or open-source software.
• Collaborate with mentors and cross‑functional teams to refine research questions and methodologies.
• Engage in weekly research discussions and meetings.

Qualifications

• Fluent programming in Python.
• Strong technical background in computer science, mathematics, or physics.
• Motivated to contribute to safe and beneficial AI for society.
• Experience building large‑scale ML systems, high‑performance computing, or training large language models.
• Ability to implement ideas quickly and communicate results clearly.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments.

Additional Strengths (Nice to Have)

• Background in economics, social sciences, or cybersecurity relevant to a specific workstream.
• Prior research or engineering experience in a related domain.

Logistics

• Must have work authorization in the US, UK, or Canada and be located in that country during the program.
• Eligible to work from London or Berkeley; remote options are also considered.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must hold valid work authorization.
• Program duration is 4 months full‑time; extensions may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Compensation

Weekly stipend of 3,850 USD / 2,310 GBP / 4,300 CAD, with expected 40 hours per week.

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