# Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI

**Company:** [Cohere](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cohere)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $190k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** AI Infrastructure, public policy, technology policy, trade policy, energy policy, national security policy, export controls, digital sovereignty, semiconductors, Cloud Infrastructure, telecommunications, geopolitical analysis
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> Leads global policy engagement on AI compute infrastructure, export controls, competitiveness, and sovereign AI strategies. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant policy experience, strong geopolitical and technology expertise, and effective government and stakeholder engagement.

## Job Description

## 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.

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

## Compensation and Benefits
- United States base salary:
  - New York, California, and Washington State: **$190,000–$230,000 USD**
  - Other states: **$150,000–$180,000 USD**
- Canada base salary: **$215,000–$260,000 CAD**
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
- RRSP matching, 401(k), and pension scheme.
- 100% parental leave top-up for up to six months.
- Annual enrichment benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvements.
- Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- Six weeks of paid vacation.
- Travel budget for remote employees to visit other offices and an annual company offsite.
- Co-working benefit for employees not near an office.
- $500 home office stipend.

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