About the Role
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that. Cohere is seeking a Global Public Policy Manager to lead policy engagement on compute infrastructure, export controls, AI competitiveness, and sovereign AI strategies. Governments increasingly view AI as critical national infrastructure and are investing heavily in compute capacity, energy resources, and domestic AI ecosystems. This role will help position Cohere as a trusted partner in emerging discussions around AI infrastructure, national competitiveness, and sovereign AI deployment.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience working on semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, energy policy, telecommunications, or national competitiveness issues.
- Familiarity with government AI investment programs and international technology policy.
Benefits
- USA - California, New York, Washington state & Washington DC Base Salary $190K – $240K • Offers Equity
- USA - All Other States Base Salary $150K – $190K • Offers Equity
- Canada Base Salary CA$215K – CA$270K • Offers Equity
- A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
- 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 (30 working days!)
- Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
- For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
- For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
- Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.