Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
Technical Influence Operations Threat Investigator
Location
United States
Posted
10 hours ago
Salary
$230K - $290K / year
Bachelor DegreeEnglishPythonSQL
Job Description
• detect and investigate attempts to misuse Anthropic’s AI systems for influence operations, including AI-generated disinformation, coordinated inauthentic behavior, astroturfing, and narrative manipulation campaigns
• conduct technical investigations using SQL, Python, and other tools to analyze large datasets, trace user behavior patterns, and uncover coordinated networks of threat actors conducting influence operations
• develop influence operation-specific detection capabilities, including abuse signals, behavioral clustering techniques, and detection methodologies tailored to AI-enabled information manipulation
• create actionable intelligence reports on influence operation TTPs, emerging narrative threats, and threat actor campaigns leveraging AI systems
• conduct cross-platform threat analysis linking on-platform activity to broader influence campaigns across social media, messaging platforms, and other digital ecosystems
• monitor and analyze state-sponsored and non-state influence operations that may leverage AI capabilities, with particular focus on operations originating from or targeting geopolitically significant regions
• collaborate with policy and enforcement teams to make informed decisions about user violations and ensure appropriate mitigation actions
• engage with external stakeholders including government agencies, platform integrity teams, academic researchers, and threat intelligence sharing communities
• forecast how advances in AI technology—including improved content generation, voice synthesis, and multimodal capabilities—will reshape the influence operations landscape and inform safety-by-design strategies
Job Requirements
- deep subject matter expertise in influence operations, coordinated inauthentic behavior, disinformation, or information warfare
- demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and threat detection
- experience tracking and attributing influence campaigns to specific threat actors, including state-sponsored operations
- hands-on experience with large language models and understanding of how AI technology could be weaponized for influence operations
- experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) methodologies and tools for investigating online information ecosystems
- excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with diverse teams including researchers, policy experts, legal teams, and external partners
- can present analytical work to both technical and non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders and senior leadership.
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits
- optional equity donation matching
- generous vacation
- parental leave
- flexible working hours