Cohere

Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI

Cohere πŸ“ California, USA πŸ”€ Hybrid Posted Sep 2, 2026 via Cohere careers
full-time πŸ“‚ Technology & IT πŸ”€ Hybrid 🏭 Technology

✨ Job Highlights

  • β˜…Pay: $150,000 to $240,000 a year
  • β˜…Hybrid: California
  • β˜…Full-time role in technology & it
  • β˜…Experience asked for: 5 to 7 years
  • β˜…Apply directly on Cohere's careers site
  • β˜…Posted September 2, 2026

Full Job Description

Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI job at Cohere in California

Cohere is hiring a Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI in California. It is a hybrid full-time role, so plan on splitting your week between home and the office. Cohere lists pay of $150,000 to $240,000 a year.

The description below comes from Cohere's own job posting.

Who are we?

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.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

  • Qualifications

  • 5 to 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.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, energy policy, telecommunications, or national competitiveness issues.

  • Familiarity with government AI investment programs and international technology policy.

  • Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

  • A weekly lunch stipend of $75/Β£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.

  • How and Where We Work:

  • Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.

  • 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.

  • If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

    We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

    We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.

    Beware of Scams: Cohere will never ask for payment or third-party services (e.g., CV writing) as part of our hiring process. All legitimate roles are listed on the Cohere careers page and LinkedIn only, with all communications from Cohere employees coming from an @cohere.com or @cw.cohere email alias. If jobs are viewed on other sites then please verify these through our official careers page.

    Questions about this job

    What is the salary for the Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI role at Cohere?

    Cohere advertises $150,000 to $240,000 a year for this role.

    Can I work remotely in this job?

    It is hybrid. You would work partly from home and partly from the office in California.

    What experience do I need for this Global Public Policy Manager, Compute, Infrastructure & Sovereign AI job?

    The posting mentions 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    Where do I send my application to Cohere?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Cohere's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    When was this job posted?

    Cohere published the role on September 2, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Cohere careers page (jobs.ashbyhq.com). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

    🏒 About Cohere

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    🏒 Company Cohere
    πŸ“ Location California, USA
    πŸ’Ό Job Type full-time
    🌐 Work Mode πŸ”€ Hybrid
    🏭 Industry Technology
    πŸ—“ Posted Date Sep 2, 2026
    πŸ”— Via Cohere careers
    🎯 Experience 5 to 7 years
    πŸ“… Deadline Dec 16, 2034

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