Frontier AI Safety & Governance Lead

Google DeepMind; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 188,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind in Washington, DC is seeking a policy and governance leader to shape frontier AI safety standards. The role collaborates with international bodies, regulators and industry coalitions to establish benchmarks and disclosure frameworks, while aligning launches with compliance practices.

The ideal candidate brings extensive public policy and AI governance experience, with a track record across cross-border policy and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in public policy, national security or within AI industry.
• 3 years of experience focused on frontier AI safety and governance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with international standards bodies and industry coalitions to establish benchmarks and best practices for AI governance.
• Establish cross-border evaluation and incident disclosure frameworks and negotiate related protocols.
• Bridge external regulatory developments with internal safety and security teams to ensure compliant launches.
• Shape external oversight policies, defining auditor criteria, access protocols, and regulatory positions.

Skills

Public policy experience

AI governance

Frontier AI safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google DeepMind in Washington, DC is seeking a policy and governance leader to shape frontier AI safety standards. The role collaborates with international bodies, regulators and industry coalitions to establish benchmarks and disclosure frameworks, while aligning launches with compliance practices.

The ideal candidate brings extensive public policy and AI governance experience, with a track record across cross-border policy and risk management.