Note: This role requires a background in communications/public relations, with deep technical fluency.
About the Role
Anthropic seeks a Platform and Technical Communications Lead who brings both communications expertise and deep technical fluency. This role requires more than standard tech industry communications experience – we need someone with proven understanding of technical topics that include machine learning (ML), AI systems, platform architecture, developer tooling, compute and infrastructure, open source, and API ecosystems.
You'll drive strategic communications that resonate with highly technical communities, from ML practitioners and infrastructure engineers to developer evangelists and open source contributors. Success requires the ability to deeply understand and credibly communicate about complex technical concepts, architecture decisions, and engineering challenges.
Reporting to the Head of Product Communications, you'll work closely with engineering, product, and research teams to shape technical discourse and engagement with technical communities. This includes building relationships with key media and within developer forums, technical conferences, open source communities, and infrastructure-focused events where practitioners discuss the nuts and bolts of AI systems and platform technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Build and execute comprehensive communications strategies for technical audiences including developers, ML/AI practitioners, infrastructure specialists, and researchers
- Drive media relations and thought leadership around our platform, APIs, developer tools, and technical capabilities
- Manage proactive and reactive communications around technical launches, security matters, and platform updates
- Build relationships with media, technical influencers, developer communities, and specialized media
- Lead crisis and issues management for technical matters, including rapid response coordination
- Create technical content spanning blog posts, documentation, speaking materials, and messaging frameworks
You may be a good fit if you have:
- 10+ years in technical communications/PR, with proven experience in:
- Platform/developer communications
- ML/AI technologies and ecosystem
- Infrastructure and DevOps communications
- Open source community engagement
- API and SDK launches
- Security communications
- Strong technical foundation with ability to understand and communicate complex concepts in ML, AI, and platform technologies
- Demonstrated track record building authentic relationships with technical communities and influencers
- Experience managing sensitive technical communications and coordinating with engineering and product stakeholders
- Proven ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse technical audiences
- Background working with engineering and product teams on technical launches and ongoing communications
- Experience developing and executing developer relations strategies
Strong candidates may have:
- Communications or PR background with progressive experience in technical domains
- Experience leading communications for platform companies or developer-focused products
- Technical degree or equivalent practical experience
- Deep understanding of ML/AI ecosystem and emerging trends
- Proven track record of building technical communications programs in fast-paced environments
Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
