Public Sector Partnerships Lead

Accountabilities:

• • Lead engagement with government bodies and officials across India on issues including AI governance, AI safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
  • Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, civil society organizations, and other strategic stakeholders.
  • Monitor, analyze, and communicate emerging regulatory and policy developments that may affect business operations, products, or market opportunities.
  • Represent the organization at conferences, industry forums, policy discussions, and other relevant events, advancing public policy objectives and strengthening external relationships.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on regional policy trends, regulatory developments, and their potential business implications.
  • Partner with Legal, Safety, Security, and other internal teams to support the development of effective policies and responsible AI practices.
  • Work closely with go-to-market teams to identify opportunities for government adoption of AI products and services and support public-sector engagement.
  • Develop and execute policy campaigns, stakeholder initiatives, and broader impact programs that advance strategic objectives.
  • Help anticipate policy risks and opportunities and translate complex regulatory developments into actionable recommendations for internal teams.
  • Contribute to a culture of responsible innovation by promoting constructive dialogue around emerging AI technologies and their societal impact.

  Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or related policy roles across the public or private sector, including in-house or consulting/firm environments.
  • Significant experience working on technology and AI policy, with a strong understanding of the Indian policy and regulatory landscape.
  • Strong knowledge of AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, digital rights, and related emerging technology issues.
  • Demonstrated track record of designing, advocating for, and influencing policy outcomes, including successful coalition-building and stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven public policy and government affairs experience across India.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief government officials, policymakers, executives, and diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Fluency in English and Hindi.
  • Genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their potential impact on society and business.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities and limited bureaucracy.
  • Strong independent judgment and comfort working through ambiguity, making informed decisions, and taking ownership of complex initiatives.
  • Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with legal, safety, security, commercial, and regional teams.

  Benefits:

  • Opportunity to shape the future of AI policy and public-sector engagement in India.
  • High-impact role within a rapidly growing, globally distributed technology environment.
  • High degree of autonomy and opportunities to take on responsibilities beyond the immediate scope of the role.
  • Annual discretionary professional development and learning stipend.
  • Annual discretionary stipend to support social travel and in-person connections with colleagues.
  • Annual company-wide offsite in a different international location.
  • Monthly co-working stipend for employees who are not located near a primary company hub.
  • Global, talent-focused work environment that prioritizes expertise and impact over location or traditional job titles.
  • Fast-paced culture centered on experimentation, autonomy, AI-enabled ways of working, and high standards of excellence.
  • Equal opportunity workplace committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.