About the role
Anthropic seeks a Technical and Developer Communications Lead to shape our strategy across developer relations, AI infrastructure, research, and technical initiatives. You'll translate our complex innovations into compelling narratives for technical audiences while advancing our position as a leader in responsible AI development.
Success in this role requires exceptional writing and judgment, with proven ability to make complex AI concepts accessible to diverse technical audiences. You should bring extensive experience in crisis management, proactive issue identification, and rapid response coordination. Deep familiarity with developer forums and social media platforms, combined with expertise in risk assessment and reputation management, is essential.
Reporting to the Head of Product Communications, you'll work closely with our product and engineering teams to communicate breakthrough developments in AI systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape technical discourse around cutting-edge AI technology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy targeting developer communities, engineers and ML/AI practitioners, AI infrastructure specialists, researchers, and security professionals
- Work closely with the developer relations team, creating compelling narratives around Anthropic's API, tools, and technical capabilities
- Influence communications strategy for AI hardware, translating complex technical achievements into accessible stories
- Manage public-facing issues and sensitive situations to mitigate potential risks
- Coordinate rapid response issue management and crisis management. Identify potential issues before they become crises and develop early warning systems
- Develop a proactive product security communications narrative, including trust and data, vulnerability disclosures, security features, and best practices
- Build and maintain relationships across community forums like Reddit and Hacker News, technical journalists, developer-focused media, and influential voices in the AI/ML community
- Create technical content including blog posts, speaking proposals, messaging, etc.
- Tailor the technical spokesperson bench for media engagements, speaking opportunities, and developer events
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Research teams to identify and develop compelling technical stories
You may be a good fit if you have:
- 10+ years of experience in technical communications, with significant focus on developer relations, infrastructure technology, or security communications
- Demonstrated track record of building authentic developer relationships across multiple channels (social media, newsletters, technical forums) with proven ability to make quick-turnaround decisions on sensitive communications while maintaining high editorial standards
- Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, development frameworks, and the broader technical ecosystem
- Very strong relationships with technical influencers and media outlets, with proven experience placing stories in developer-focused publications
- Deep understanding of how and where technical communities consume information across digital and real-world channels and communities
- Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse technical audiences
- Experience managing security-sensitive communications and coordinating with technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders
- Strong technical writing skills with experience creating developer-focused content
- Track record of building successful technical communications programs in fast-paced environments
- Experience developing and executing developer relations strategies
- Understanding of AI infrastructure, including hardware/chips and computing platforms
- Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple technical initiatives
- Background in computer science, engineering, or related technical field preferred
- Passion for Anthropic's mission and commitment to responsible AI development
Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
