Senior Product Policy Lead – Regulation

OpenAI

. Map and prioritize regulatory and legislative developments across jurisdictions and AI issue areas .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $302,000 - $335,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI and technology regulation, translating complex legislative developments into actionable product requirements and policy recommendations. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and effective implementation of regulatory insights.

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AI Regulation ExperienceProduct Policy ExpertiseRegulatory Interpretation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Regulatory AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentEvidence AssessmentSpecification DevelopmentImplementation Planning

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentPrioritizationConstructive Disagreement Resolution

Industry Keywords

AI PolicyLegislative DevelopmentsModel CapabilitiesSafety MitigationsEmerging Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Map and prioritize regulatory and legislative developments across jurisdictions and AI issue areas
Distinguish enacted requirements, proposals, guidance, and emerging expectations
Assess regulatory relevance, uncertainty, timing, and implications for models and products
Translate external developments into actionable research questions, evaluation needs, product requirements, and policy recommendations
Identify evidence gaps, define intended outcomes and acceptance criteria, and clarify tradeoffs and open questions
Advise Product, Engineering, Research, and Safety teams throughout design, launch, and iteration
Partner with Legal on legal interpretation and applicability
Partner with Global Affairs on legislative context and external engagement
Develop feasible implementation options and clear ownership
Maintain traceability from external signals to internal decisions, requirements, and implementation
Track material changes, dependencies, and emerging risks
Use research, product evidence, and expert input to refine recommendations and inform external policy discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in AI or technology regulation, public policy, product policy, or a related field
Experience interpreting complex regulatory and legislative developments across jurisdictions and translating them into action
In-depth understanding of AI, including model capabilities and limitations, training and deployment, evaluations, and safety mitigations
Ability to reason about requirements at the model, product, and deployment levels
Strong record of product advising and close partnership with product managers, engineers, and researchers
Ability to turn ambiguous concerns into specifications, implementation options, acceptance criteria, and decisions
Sound judgment under uncertainty and ability to prioritize across a broad portfolio
Ability to manage work from an emerging external signal through implementation and iteration
Clear and precise communication with technical teams, legal and policy experts, and executives
Ability to explain regulatory complexity, distinguish evidence from assumptions, and resolve disagreement constructively
Breadth across AI policy issues including frontier risks, youth, wellbeing, high-stakes uses, and deceptive use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge
Paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided