AI Safety & Governance Full-time

US Frontier Policy Lead

Google DeepMind

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Posted

Jan 25, 2026

Compensation

USD 200000 – 200000

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and execution of US frontier AI policy strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
  • Navigate and shape discussions across DC and state landscapes on AI governance and policies for supporting adoption of frontier AI
  • Build and maintain high-trust relationships with key government stakeholders and the technical policy community
  • Deliver multi-channel policy campaigns and build coalitions on important issues such as AI for Science

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role shapes frontier AI policy in the United States to ensure AI is developed safely and responsibly for widespread public benefit, fostering innovation while addressing national security and societal challenges.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required skills and experience:

  • Experience working within or closely with US government, preferably in technology policy, national security, science or related roles
  • Deep understanding of the frontier AI landscape, including technical nuances of language models, agents, and socio-technical challenges
  • Proven track record of leading high-impact policy design and advocacy, ideally within the technology sector
  • Strong grasp of technology policy with ability to quickly master complex technical and governance issues related to AI

Benefits

What's in it for you

Extensive benefits package including bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The organization offers a supportive and inclusive environment with flexibility, excellent office facilities, and extensive manager support.

About

Inside Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind is a team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts working to advance artificial intelligence for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, with safety and ethics as the highest priority.