Thinking Machines Lab
Global Public Policy
$300K–$360K
San Francisco +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
Washington, D.C. - Experience
- 10+ years; no alternative stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship is available; success is not guaranteed.
About the job
Build and lead Thinking Machines’ global public policy function, setting policy positions and representing the company on issues affecting responsible frontier AI development and deployment.
What you'll do
- Set global public policy strategy and advise leadership on regulatory developments and company positions.
- Hire and lead the public policy team and establish its partnerships with internal functions.
- Represent the company with policymakers and industry groups, and develop policy coalitions and decision-making infrastructure.
What they ask for
- 10+ years in technology policy, government relations, or a related field, with a record of shaping policy outcomes and significant U.S. federal policy experience.
- Experience building and leading a policy or government affairs function, including hiring and managing a team.
- Working knowledge of U.S. state, federal, and international AI regulation, including the EU AI Act, and experience across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills to turn regulatory developments into actionable recommendations and represent the company.
Nice to have
- Experience in frontier AI, national security, or export control policy; familiarity with deemed exports, compute governance, or model release policy.
- Prior government, Hill, or agency experience; coalition-building experience; or familiarity with frontier AI development fundamentals.
Pay
$300,000-360,000 USD annual salary range; base salary
AI focus
Public policy work on frontier AI, including legislation, safety and disclosure frameworks, open-weight model policy, and societal impact.
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