New Delhi, June 12 -- The architect of Claude Code has revealed what separates a successful Anthropic applicant from the rest, and it has less to do with technical brilliance than most candidates might expect.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, few companies are as hotly pursued by job seekers as Anthropic. The AI laboratory, which recently went public at a valuation of $965 billion and counts Claude among the most capable AI assistants currently available, is fielding a surge of applications for six-figure roles. But according to Boris Cherny, the engineer behind Claude Code, the qualities that actually get candidates hired may surprise those who have spent years polishing their technical credentials.

Speaking at F...