Anthropic is hiring for a role that will be the face of Anthropic; heres what the listing says

startup ecosystem development and hands-on technical activation. Your primary mandate is driving adoption across the startup funnel — turning ecosystem touchpoints into active, building developers on Anthropic’s platform. You’ll work closely with the Startups GTM team to convert ecosystem relationships — with VCs, accelerators, and founder communities — into active, building developers,” reads the job listing.

Responsibilities of Claude Evangelist

Drive Net New Logo Acquisition Through Developer Enablement

* Lead hands-on developer onboarding experiences at ecosystem events that convert startup founders and their engineers from first API interaction to committed platform adoption

* Build scalable enablement programs — hands-on workshops, build-a-thons, and technical office hours — that activate developers at VC and accelerator partner events

* Develop a playbook for turning ecosystem touchpoints (builder summits, founder days, VC partnerships) into measurable developer sign-ups and active usage

* Partner closely with the Startups GTM team to create seamless handoffs from relationship → activation → retention

Create Compelling Technical Content

* Create high-quality technical content — tutorials, demo apps, and blog posts — that showcase how to build real products on Anthropic’s API, with a focus on common startup use cases

* Develop code demos and working prototypes that showcase Claude’s capabilities in ways that resonate with technical founders, particularly at ecosystem events and webinars

* Partner with the Product team to stay current on platform capabilities and ensure content reflects the latest developer tooling and best practices

Lead Developer Programming at Startup Events

* Own developer-facing programming at Anthropic’s builder summits and global startup activations

* Design and run hands-on technical sessions that move developers from curiosity to active building within a single event

* Build relationships with key technical communities — developer platforms, open-source contributors, and startup accelerator cohorts — to grow Anthropic’s developer mindshare

* Represent Anthropic as a trusted technical resource in the startup ecosystem

Partner Across GTM and Ecosystem

* Surface market signal and developer sentiment from the startup ecosystem back to internal teams

* Partner with GTM, Sales, and Marketing to create developer-focused activation campaigns and messaging for the startup ecosystem

* Work with the Startups Partnerships team to ensure VC and accelerator relationships translate into real developer engagement and usage metrics

* Collaborate closely with the Product team to stay aligned on platform strategy, content, and developer programs

Define Success and Scale

* Define and track success metrics — tied to net new logos, developer activation, and ecosystem engagement — and build reporting that connects evangelist activity to business outcomes

* Create scalable processes and grow the team as the startup ecosystem expands

Candidate profile and salary

Anthropic is looking for candidates with at least seven years of experience, ideally as a technical founder or startup employee. The listing emphasises strong communication skills, noting applicants should have “the ability to command a room.” The annual salary ranges between $240,000 and $315,000, reflecting the seniority and visibility of the position.

* 7+ years of experience across a combination of founding/building startups and developer-facing roles (developer relations, evangelism, or ecosystem development)

* Experience as a technical founder, early startup employee, or operator who has lived the 0-to-1 journey and knows what it takes to go from idea to product-market fit

* The ability to write production-quality code, build compelling demos, and credibly engage with technical co-founders and their engineering teams

* Strong public speaking skills with comfort on stage, the ability to command a room at builder summits and ecosystem events, and deliver technical content that energizes an audience

* Experience building or scaling developer programs, communities, or enablement motions that drove measurable adoption

* Builder credibility that earns trust with founders, VCs, and accelerator communities. You’ve shipped products and can speak from experience

* Willingness to travel regularly and flexibility to support events that fall outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends

* Deep enthusiasm for AI with hands-on experience building with LLMs. You stay close to the technology and genuinely care about building it responsibly