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chung8123
Isn't the theory they won't be able to get anyone at that salary if it is too low?
AngryData
If they don't that is just a bonus because then they can hire an H1B and threaten them with deportation if they don't lick boot.
pm90
This was a really dumb move by Anthropic. They can clearly afford to pay more and attract the best talent. Why be so stingy? Focus on growth.
baranul
The visa sponsorship angle has to be factored in as well, as they may believe a few desperate for a visa candidates would show up. Happens more than people are aware of.

A large percentage of companies will underpay people or even commit wage theft, if they can get away with it.

bigstrat2003
Because they're evil. Anthropic only cares about making profits for Anthropic, everything else (including paying people fairly) is secondary.
kaizenite
Even if the intention was for equity to be the main driver of compensation, how is someone supposed to survive with RSUs they don't even have yet.
DonsDiscountGas
People will just do anything to avoid building more housing
oezi
On first read of the headline I thought they are now offering a way to join Anthropic by paying them 65k USD. Sounds like a steal to get Anthropic on your resume!
Gee101
I really didn't care what my first IT job paid I was just happy to have the opportunity.
RobRivera
Its for a Research Associate in Biology.