Atlanta, GA – February 27, 2026 – In a boost to Atlanta’s growing tech scene, AI safety and research company Anthropic has posted new job openings in the city, signaling an expansion of its operations into the Southeast.
Known for its cutting-edge AI models like Claude, Anthropic is hiring for specialized roles in Applied AI, offering competitive salaries and opportunities to work on transformative technology. It’s not the only company hiring in Atlanta now.
Anthropic Hiring in Atlanta
The San Francisco-based company, which emphasizes building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems, is seeking talent for positions such as Forward Deployed Engineer and Technical Deployment Lead in Applied AI.
These on-site roles in Atlanta come with salaries ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 annually, highlighting Anthropic’s commitment to attracting top engineers and deployment experts.
“Anthropic’s move into Atlanta underscores the city’s rising status as a hub for innovation and technology,” said local economic development expert Dr. Elena Ramirez from Georgia Tech. “With major players like Microsoft investing in data centers here, Atlanta is poised to become a key player in the AI ecosystem.”
The Forward Deployed Engineer role involves embedding with strategic customers to drive AI adoption, building production applications using Anthropic’s Claude models, and providing hands-on deployment support. Candidates are expected to have experience with large language models (LLMs), strong programming skills, and a passion for safe AI development.
Open Anthropic Jobs in Atlanta
As of February 27, 2026, Anthropic’s official careers page lists the following job openings that include Atlanta, GA as a possible location (these roles support multiple cities, including Atlanta, and are part of the Applied AI team):
- Forward Deployed Engineer, Applied AI
- Locations: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC (among others).
- Apply here (or apply via the main jobs page by searching for the title).
- Technical Deployment Lead, Applied AI
- Locations: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; Washington, DC (among others).
- Apply Here (or anthropic.com).
The position requires frequent travel to customer sites, reflecting Anthropic’s customer-centric approach.
Similarly, the Technical Deployment Lead role focuses on enterprise AI deployments, aligning with Anthropic’s mission to create AI that benefits humanity while mitigating risks.
This expansion comes at a time when Anthropic is making headlines nationally. The company recently stood firm in a dispute with the Pentagon over AI safeguards, refusing to remove restrictions on its technology’s use in autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance.
President Trump’s order to phase out federal use of Anthropic’s tools has not deterred the company’s growth trajectory, as it continues to invest in research and commercial applications.
For Atlanta residents, these openings represent high-impact career opportunities in a field that’s reshaping industries from healthcare to finance.
Anthropic’s hybrid policy requires staff to be in offices at least 25% of the time, though specifics on an Atlanta office location were not immediately disclosed in the listings.
Interested applicants can apply through job platforms like ZipRecruiter.
Final Word
As Atlanta continues to attract tech investments— including Microsoft’s new Fairwater 2 data center—Anthropic’s presence could spur further growth in local AI talent and startups.
Stay tuned to Atlanta Local News for more updates on tech developments in the Peach State.
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