At leading AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind, it has become common to use the job title "Member of Technical Staff (MTS)" for engineers.
Job Titles at AI Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic Shifting Toward MTS
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This shift reflects how the role of engineers in AI development is evolving beyond simple software development to require broader technical contributions.
Historically, AT&T used this designation, and it was subsequently adopted by Bell Labs in the 1960s.
Currently, this job title is spreading primarily within the AI industry. It is also used for certain roles at established tech companies such as Oracle, Salesforce, and VMware.
On the other hand, some companies maintain the traditional "Software Engineer" title. Anthropic has stated that they use the title of Software Engineer for specific roles.
Changes in job titles represent significant shifts concerning corporate organizational structures and role definitions. This indicates that the definition of an engineer in the AI field is currently undergoing a transformation.