Technical Influence Operations Threat Investigator

Role Overview

• 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

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.

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• competitive compensation and benefits
• optional equity donation matching
• generous vacation
• parental leave
• flexible working hours