Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator

Anthropic•Washington, DC

6d•$230,000 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a Technical CBRN-E Threat Investigator to join its Threat Intelligence team. The role focuses on detecting, investigating, and disrupting misuse of Anthropic’s AI systems for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRN-E) threats. The team is particularly interested in candidates with deep expertise in chemical defense or biodefense. The investigator will work at the intersection of AI safety and CBRN security, investigating potential misuse, developing detection techniques, and building defenses against actors seeking to use AI to develop weapons, synthesize dangerous compounds, or cause biological harm. The role may involve exposure to explicit sexual, violent, or psychologically disturbing content, and may require responding to escalations on weekends and holidays. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience, with a relevant field of study demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience. The required years of experience depend on the internal job level. The role follows a location-based hybrid policy: staff are expected to work from an office at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more. Visa sponsorship may be available, subject to role and candidate eligibility.

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.
Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection.
Experience with threat actor profiling and threat intelligence frameworks.
Hands-on experience with large language models and understanding of how AI technology could be misused for CBRN-E threats.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with researchers, policy experts, legal teams, and external partners.
Ability to present analytical work to technical and non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders and senior leadership.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
A field of study relevant to the role, demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.
Required years of experience correlate with the internal job level requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biological sciences, chemistry, biodefense, biosecurity, or a related field.
Real-world experience countering weapons of mass destruction or other high-risk asymmetric threats.
Experience working with government agencies or in regulated environments dealing with sensitive CBRN-E information.
Background in AI safety, machine learning security, or technology abuse investigation.
Familiarity with synthetic biology, biotechnology, or dual-use research.
Experience building and scaling threat detection systems or abuse monitoring programs.
Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Detect and investigate attempts to misuse Anthropic’s AI systems to develop, enhance, or disseminate CBRN-E weapons, pathogens, toxins, or other threats to people, critical infrastructure, or the environment.
Conduct technical investigations using SQL, Python, and other tools to analyze large datasets, trace user behavior, and identify sophisticated CBRN-E threat actors.
Develop CBRN-E-specific detection capabilities, including abuse signals, tracking strategies, and methodologies tailored to dual-use research concerns.
Create actionable intelligence reports on CBRN-E attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures involving AI systems.
Conduct cross-platform threat analysis grounded in real threat actor behavior, open-source research, and publicly reported programs.
Collaborate with policy and enforcement teams to make informed decisions about user violations and appropriate mitigation actions.
Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, scientific organizations, and biosecurity and chemical-security research communities.
Inform safety-by-design strategies by forecasting how threat actors may use advances in AI technology for CBRN-E purposes.