Head of Policy & Security Research Lab

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Date Posted:
June 9, 2026
Position Title:
Head of Policy & Security Research Lab
Office/Company:
Scale AI
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-08065
Reports To:
Location:
San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$198,000—$247,000 USD
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic and mission-driven leader to drive the policy research priorities of Scale Labs.Own day-to-day strategy, Collaborate with researchers, Drive frontier AI initiatives, Engage policy communities, Manage projects and partnerships, Lead recruiting and research agenda6+ years experience, Impactful research track record, Leadership in AI safety policy, Strong communication skills, Team-building experience, Technical and policy background, Frontier risk expertise, Government partnerships
Responsibilities:
• Own day-to-day strategy • Collaborate with researchers • Drive frontier AI initiatives • Engage policy communities • Manage projects and partnerships • Lead recruiting and research agenda
Qualifications:
• 6+ years experience • Impactful research track record • Leadership in AI safety policy • Strong communication skills • Team-building experience • Technical and policy background
Instructions:
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Other:
Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.
Head of Policy & Security Research Lab
HC-08065