Position:
Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Company:
Cohere
Compensation:
- United States: $190,000 – $230,000 (New York, California, Washington States)
- United States: $150,000 – $180,000 (rest of the states)
- Canada: $215,000 - $260,000 CAD
Location:
United States or Canada (San Francisco, Toronto, London, New York City, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, Seoul)
Employment type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement:
Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
Short Summary:
Cohere is seeking a Global Public Policy Manager to lead policy engagement on compute infrastructure, export controls, AI competitiveness, and sovereign AI strategies. This role will help position Cohere as a trusted partner in discussions around AI infrastructure and national competitiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze developments related to AI infrastructure, data centers, energy policy, semiconductor policy, export controls, and national AI strategies.
- Develop policy positions on sovereign AI, compute access, digital sovereignty, and AI competitiveness.
- Support engagement with governments developing AI infrastructure investment programs and national AI initiatives.
- Collaborate with commercial, product, and corporate development teams on strategic opportunities involving public-private partnerships.
- Represent Cohere in policy discussions related to AI infrastructure, energy requirements, and technology competitiveness.
- Produce policy analysis and thought leadership on AI infrastructure and sovereign AI trends.
Requirement:
- 5–7 years of experience in public policy, technology policy, trade policy, energy policy, national security policy, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of geopolitical technology issues, AI infrastructure, export controls, or digital sovereignty.
- Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits:
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a budget for mental health.
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months.
- Annual enrichment benefits for arts & culture, fitness/wellness, and workspace improvement.
- Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!).
- Budget for traveling to other offices if remote, plus an annual company offsite.