Founding Design Engineer, AI Capability Development, ...

Responsibilities:- Ship features that help users develop real skill with AImeasuring success by capability growth, not time-on-site- Architect end-to-end prototypes (front-end and back-end) that test new interaction paradigms, with particular attention to the front-of-the-frontend: motion, polish, and interaction feel- Define technical direction for the teamestablish patterns others can follow- Build relationships across Product, Design, and Research to influence how skill development principles shape Anthropic's broader product strategy- Shape team strategy and roadmapidentify the highest-leverage opportunities and build conviction across stakeholders- Translate research insights about skill development and human-AI collaboration into shipped product through close collaboration with researchers- Document and share your work through clear writing, prototypes, and presentations that influence thinking across the organizationYou may be a good fit if you have:Strong full-stack engineering with design sensibility- 6+ years building and shipping web products, with deep expertise across the stack- Strong front-end craft: TypeScript/JavaScript, React, CSSwith an eye for interaction design, motion, and visual detail- Solid back-end and data pipeline experience: Python, API design, analytics infrastructure- A portfolio showcasing innovative interaction designs and high-quality implementations- Track record of independently driving features from prototype to productionDeep conviction about human capability- Strong perspective on how technology should enhance human capabilities rather than diminish them- Experience or genuine passion for skill development, HCI, developer tools, or products that help people become more capable- Skepticism of purely engagement-driven metrics; interest in measuring capability outcomesResearch mindset with product execution- Comfort with ambiguity and exploring undefined problem spaces- Ability to rapidly prototype, test with users, and iterate toward production- Strong instincts for product design and user experience, even without formal design trainingStrategic leadership and coalition building- Experience setting vision, shaping team strategy, and building conviction across cross-functional stakeholders- Ability to build productive relationships with Product, Design, Research, and Engineering teamsespecially when your team isn't the owner- Strong sense of prioritizationknowing what to build now, what to defer, and what to cut- Track record of influencing roadmaps and decisions beyond your immediate team Strong candidates may also have:- Experience in developer tools, creative tools, learning platforms, or other products where user skill development and mastery matter more than time-on-site- Background in learning sciences, cognitive science, HCI, skill acquisition research, or educational psychology (formal or self-directed)- Experience with experimentation frameworks, A/B testing, or analytics that measure capability development in production- Previous experience in research labs, frontier tech companies, or startups with high autonomy and ambiguity- Published writing, talks, or open-source work on skill development, human-AI interaction, or product philosophy- Experience building AI-native product experiences or working with LLMs in production contextsStrong candidates may also have- Background in learning sciences, cognitive science, HCI, or educational psychology- Experience in developer tools, creative tools, or learning platforms where mastery matters more than engagement- Published writing, talks, or open-source work on skill development or human-AI interaction- Experience building AI-native product experiences or working with LLMs in producti nWhat this role is notThis is a hands-on technical role building product features, embedded within a research team. You'll provide technical guidance and help set direction, but this role doesn't involve people management off the bat. If you're looking to immediately transition into engineering management or lead a large team, this likely isn't the right fit.The annual compensation range for this role is listed below.For sales roles, the range provided is the roles On Target Earnings (

Created: 2026-02-02