Director, AI Policy

Meta

Meta

Software Engineering, Data Science
Washington, DC, USA
USD 243k-308k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 22, 2025
Director, AI Policy
Washington, DC • Full Time
Meta
Communications & Public Policy
Public Policy
Meta is looking for a Director of AI Policy to develop and drive the vision and policy strategies that enable Meta’s mission to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. The Director will work closely with public policy teams, as well as cross-functional partners across the company, to serve as a bridge of understanding and advocacy between policy and product functions. The Director of AI Policy will be a strategic thinker that anticipates challenges and proactively develops solutions. They will demonstrate an ability to switch between detailed work and high-level strategic thinking. This candidate will have expertise within the AI policy landscape. They will also have an understanding of stakeholders, perspectives in the broader policy community, and be able to understand, influence and promote AI innovation and development in regard to Meta’s products and services.
Director, AI Policy Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop AI policy strategy on specific issues–ranging from go-to-market for product launches to policy advocacy campaigns–from inception to completion
  • Evaluate and provide guidance on the policy implications of AI products, services, and research & development
  • Build capacity for the greater policy team on AI policy issues, informed by technical expertise and experience
  • Prepare Meta leaders for AI engagements, and also engage with policymakers and influencers in the space
  • Bridge AI policy and regulatory developments with product needs and business priorities
  • Analyze global policy developments concerning economic and data regulation, consumer protection, AI governance, and other technology issues shaping the AI regulatory landscape
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 12+ years of experience with economic and data regulation, intellectual property, or other technology law or policy issues
  • Knowledge of AI regulatory trends and policy debates and their impact and relevance for our industry
  • Experience engaging with policymakers and external policy stakeholders on technology policy issues
  • Demonstrated skills and experience creating short- and long-form analyses and talking points
  • Experience navigating work environments and prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects
  • Experience creating scalable policy solutions and frameworks for policy teams to use based on knowledge of AI policy environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • JD or Master’s degree or equivalent
  • Working familiarity with AI legislative frameworks and governance models
  • Experience with technology policy or legal issues in multiple regions of the world
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$243,000/year to $308,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.


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