Autonomous Systems Security Engineer

Anthropic

. Own drones, ground robots, and other autonomous platforms for perimeter patrol, incident response, and infrastructure inspection .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $320,000 - $405,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering autonomous systems, integrating vendor technologies, and managing complex data systems within regulatory constraints. Proficient in overseeing operations involving drones, ground robots, and automated vehicles while ensuring security and compliance.

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Engineering Autonomous SystemsIntegrating Vendor APIsData System DesignRemote Pilot CertificationCounter-Drone Detection

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Hard Skills

Autonomous Systems EngineeringSensing Systems DesignData System DesignAutomation Using GitTelemetry IntegrationRegulatory ComplianceMachine Safety DesignFleet ManagementCode ReviewAI Agent Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationVendor ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Security Monitoring PlatformMachine TelemetrySensor TelemetryData Center OperationsAutomated Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

Remote Pilot Certification

Industry Keywords

DronesGround RobotsAutomated VehiclesCounter-Drone DetectionAirspace SurveillancePhysical Security OperationsOperational Technology SecuritySafety ConstraintsData RoutingChain of Custody

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own drones, ground robots, and other autonomous platforms for perimeter patrol, incident response, and infrastructure inspection
Select platforms, define operating models, qualify operators, manage maintenance, and oversee machine-to-analyst data paths
Build integrations carrying detections, tracks, telemetry, and fleet health into the security monitoring platform
Build tools and AI agents to triage detections, check fleet health, and assemble evidence
Engineer sensing systems for detecting, identifying, and tracking uncrewed systems near sites
Define per-site coverage, classification, false-alarm handling, and evidence-retention playbooks
Secure automated vehicles, robots, and similar machines operating inside secure areas
Establish controls for identity and access, network isolation, recording, data routing, fail-secure behavior, and chain of custody
Define aviation, spectrum, privacy, and safety constraints for each site and coordinate waivers, approvals, and local authorities
Define and test heartbeats, loss-of-coverage alarms, lost-link alarms, and fail-secure behavior
Write vendor requirements, evaluate live flights and runs, and hold vendors accountable
Collaborate with physical security engineers, security monitoring engineers, data center operations, legal teams, site operators, vendors, and authorities
Use Claude throughout the engineering workflow

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Relevant field of study demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
Engineered autonomous or sensing systems in the field, including drones, ground robots, automated vehicles, or RF, radar, or optical detection sensors
Integrated vendor APIs, SDKs, appliances, machine telemetry, and sensor telemetry into durable platforms
Ability to read and review code, design data systems behind security tooling, and build automation using Git and code review
Hands-on experience with data centers, critical infrastructure, or a large hardware fleet
Designed within regulatory or safety constraints such as aviation, spectrum, privacy, or machine safety
End-to-end ownership of a domain involving vendors, site operators, partners, and authorities
Remote pilot certification and beyond-visual-line-of-sight experience preferred
Counter-drone detection, airspace surveillance, or air traffic data systems experience preferred
Robot, drone, or automated-vehicle fleet experience preferred
Embedded, operational technology, or robotic systems security experience preferred
Physical security operations experience preferred
AI agents or automation experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Lovely office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship, subject to role and candidate eligibility