National Security & Technology Policy Fellow (AI)

TL;DR

National Security & Technology Policy Fellow (AI): Spearheading original research on AI's societal transformation and its impact on global security with an accent on supporting Scale's strategy development and communicating its point of view. Focus on drafting white papers, speeches, and op-eds for engagement with the U.S. government and media.

Location: Candidates must be based in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Texas, or Colorado, and have the ability to travel internationally.

Salary: $134,400–$193,200 USD (San Francisco, New York, Seattle) or $120,750–$174,300 USD (Washington D.C., Texas, Colorado)

Company

hirify.global is a product company developing reliable AI systems and full-stack technologies that power leading models for enterprises and governments.

What you will do

• Spearhead original research on how AI will transform society and global security.
• Articulate Scale's point of view through print, broadcast, and social media engagement.
• Help develop Scale’s applied AI strategy, especially with the U.S. government and allies.
• Support Scale executives in their thought leadership campaigns by authoring white papers, speeches, and op-eds.
• Be embedded within product teams and liaise with communications and marketing teams.

Requirements

• Exceptional skills as an original researcher with 2+ years experience in government, a think tank, or the tech industry.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications.
• Demonstrated track record of published articles, reports, and commentary in academic, policy, and high-quality media outlets.
• Ability to draft speeches, op-eds, briefings, and strategy documents.
• Ability to travel to Washington, D.C. and internationally.
• English: B2+ required.

Nice to have

• A public profile as a thought leader in technology and national security.
• An active TS/SCI US government security clearance.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in international relations, security studies, computer science, public policy, political science, or a related discipline.
• History working within a tech company or supporting a Fortune 500 executive or globally known thought leader.

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation packages include base salary, equity, and benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace committed to reasonable accommodations.