Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI

The role

The Global Public Policy Manager will lead policy engagement on compute infrastructure, export controls, AI competitiveness, and sovereign AI strategies. This person will position Cohere as a partner in discussions regarding AI infrastructure and national competitiveness.

What you will do

• 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.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to assess emerging policy developments and identify strategic business implications.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working on semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, energy policy, telecommunications, or national competitiveness issues.
• Familiarity with government AI investment programs and international technology policy.

Benefits

• Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health
• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
• Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit
• Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
• 6 weeks of paid vacation
• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote
• Annual company offsite
• Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for those in the office
• Co-working benefit for those not near an office
• $500 home office stipend

Before you apply

• May use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants

About the company

Cohere is a security-first enterprise AI company that builds foundation AI models and end-to-end products. It is a global technology company headquartered in Toronto.