AV Engineer

Anthropic•New York, NY

5h•$285,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an AV Engineer based in our NYC office, you'll design and implement the systems that enable world-class collaboration and communication across offices. This role is critical as we rapidly expand our physical footprint, with plans for multiple new offices and expansions over the coming years. You'll be responsible for architecting AV solutions from concept through commissioning, ensuring our conference rooms, event spaces, and collaboration areas provide frictionless experiences that enable our teams to advance AI safety research. You'll help establish standards and systems that scale efficiently while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in workplace collaboration technology. This is an opportunity to shape how a cutting-edge AI research organization communicates and collaborates, building infrastructure that supports everything from small team meetings to company-wide all-hands broadcasts reaching thousands of remote participants.

Requirements

Have 8+ years of experience designing and implementing AV systems in an enterprise environment
Are proficient in control system programming utilizing the Q-Sys ecosystem or similar
Have hands-on experience with video conferencing platforms, particularly Google Meet
Can read and create AV technical drawings including schematics, line diagrams, and rack elevations
Understand digital signal processing (DSP) concepts for audio, including acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, EQ/dynamics, and automixing
Are familiar with enterprise video distribution, streaming technologies, and broadcast standards
Can manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines
Collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Have excellent troubleshooting skills and are comfortable diving into complex integrated systems
Care about creating exceptional user experiences through technology
Are excited about the opportunity to build scalable AV infrastructure from the ground up

Nice To Haves

Experience with Logitech video conferencing ecosystem and management platforms
Certifications such as Q-Sys Level 2, CTS, or CTS-D
Familiarity building control scripts using Lua within Q-Sys
Background in broadcast production or live event engineering
Experience with Netgear network switches running AV over IP systems (QLAN, Dante, SMPTE 2110)
Familiarity with digital signage platforms (Appspace or similar)
Understanding of acoustical design principles for conference spaces
Track record of successful large-scale office technology deployments
Previous experience performing AV installations
Background working in high-growth technology companies
Experience with Google Workspace administration

Responsibilities

Lead AV design, procurement, and programming for new office builds, expansions, and retrofits across our global portfolio
Create and maintain AV system designs including schematic drawings, line diagrams, and elevation plans
Program and commission AV systems to meet specific use cases and user requirements
Execute successful "first day of business" deployments for new offices, ensuring all systems are operational for day-one occupancy
Attend build coordination meetings with architects, contractors, and workplace teams to drive AV requirements and integration
Innovate and test emerging AV technologies to optimize productivity and enable premium experiences for existing and upcoming spaces
Develop automated solutions to improve system reliability and reduce operational overhead
Partner with Security and IT teams to ensure AV systems meet enterprise security requirements
Create comprehensive documentation for all systems including programming logic, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures
Oversee operations globally to ensure seamless AV operations and service delivery standards are consistently met
Manage relationships with AV integrators and vendors to ensure project success
Assist with AV operations support including event production and system maintenance as needed