Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator
Remote • Remote-Friendly (Travel-Required) | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC
Posted 16d ago
About the job
Anthropic is seeking a Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator to join its Threat Intelligence team. This role focuses on detecting, investigating, and disrupting the misuse of Anthropic's AI systems for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRN-E) threats. The position requires deep expertise in areas like chemical or biodefense, operating at the intersection of AI safety and CBRN security. You will conduct investigations into potential misuse, develop new detection techniques, and build defenses against threat actors seeking to leverage AI for harmful purposes. This role may involve exposure to sensitive content and require responding to escalations during weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Detect and investigate attempts to misuse AI systems for CBRN-E weapons, pathogens, toxins, or other threats.
- Conduct technical investigations using SQL, Python, and other tools to analyze data and trace user behavior.
- Develop CBRN-E-specific detection capabilities, including abuse signals and tracking strategies.
- Create actionable intelligence reports on CBRN-E attack vectors and threat actor TTPs.
- Perform cross-platform threat analysis based on real-world behavior and research.
- Collaborate with policy and enforcement teams on user violations and mitigation actions.
- Engage with external stakeholders such as government agencies and scientific organizations.
- Inform safety-by-design strategies by forecasting potential AI misuse for CBRN-E purposes.
Requirements
- Deep domain expertise in biosecurity, chemical defense, biological weapons non-proliferation, dual-use research of concern (DURC), synthetic biology, or related CBRN-E threat domains.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection.
- Experience with threat actor profiling and utilizing threat intelligence frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with large language models and understanding of AI misuse for CBRN-E threats.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
- Ability to present analytical work to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Annual compensation range: $230,000 - $290,000 USD
- Visa sponsorship available