Blind TL;DR: Anthropic Interview Process, FAANG Brain Drain, and Coworker Relationships (Feb. 27, 2026)

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All Things Anthropic: Interview Tips, Salary Insights, and Hiring Expectations

Thanks to users on Blind, we have a running thread of what to expect in the interview process for Anthropic, including timelines and types of interviews.

“Cleared the whole interview process (2 HM calls, multiple Recruiter calls, 6 1:1 leadership interviews in two stages),” said one user.

Another user shared, “Applied, Online 100%, Phone screen went well, Onsite felt like it went well but I was quizzed about Dario's book that I didn't read. One interviewer seemed held up on the fact I went to a midwest public university. They mentioned they went to stanford and harvard for grad two different times. No offer.”

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“The FAANG Brain Drain is 100% Real”

62% of respondents on this poll said brain drain is real—brain drain is the departure of employees from one industry to another, or in this case, from FAANG to other tech companies.

Are we seeing top talent flocking to companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI? One comment sums it up nicely:

“Brain drain will be a consequence of culture in FAANG. With fear of layoffs, PIP, folks are less likely to practice risk and curiosity.”

Friends or Coworkers? How Far Would You Go For a Workplace Relationship?

Would you travel abroad for a coworker? How we evaluate our friendships can’t be measured in time or money — or can it? 

This user took to Blind to get advice on whether or not they should travel to India for their “closest coworker’s” wedding. The only thing holding them back is the amount of PTO necessary to travel. 

What it truly boils down to is if they want to choose a new experience and culture to celebrate their coworker, or if they’d rather use those PTO days for something else. 

Leaving High Prestige Companies for Better WLB and Job Satisfaction

Would you rather work 60-hour weeks at the best-of-the-best tech company or work 40-hour weeks at a company where you feel fulfilled but doesn’t have the name recognition?

This user shares how they left their position at Google for a lower-salary position that makes them happier. When job stability is no longer guaranteed, take the plunge and move to a company that fills your cup and values your work.

Don’t Lose Hope in the Job Hunt — A Friday Success Story

It’s easy to lose hope as the months of unemployment rack up, but Blind is here to help you in that job search and connect you with people in a similar position. Here’s a new Friday success story for you:

“After getting laid off from meta, I interviewed for months with zero offers… After failing interviews for nearly six months straight, I downloaded one of the AI tools and sure enough I got offers from Stripe, Datadog and Oracle within 6 weeks.”

Let Blind help you find your next role.

Read last week’s Blind TL;DR for more on Anthropic, TC blindness, and interview cheats.