Scale AI · 2 days ago
National Security & Technology Strategy Fellow
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $193K/yr
2+ years expScale AI is dedicated to developing reliable AI systems for significant global decisions. They are seeking a National Security & Technology Strategy Fellow to lead original research on AI's impact on society and security, develop strategies, and produce thought leadership content.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Spearhead original research on how AI will transform our society and how AI is reshaping the global security landscape
Help Scale articulate its point of view in an increasingly competitive ideas market by authoring white papers, articles, briefing memos, speeches, and op-eds
Embed in product teams and business units to understand Scale’s technology and where it is going
Partner with internal stakeholders as we develop our applied AI strategy and the thought leadership campaigns to advance Scale’s ideas and technology
Lead cross-functional work streams with Scale’s policy, communications, and marketing teams
Help manage research and policy partnerships as well as Scale’s policy blog and speaker series
Devise plans for Scale business units and executives to engage in global debates on AI and security through participating in high level forms, speaking, engaging with the media, and meeting with customers and government officials
Qualification
Required
A deep grasp of geopolitics, national security strategy, and the technology industry
The ability to lead cross-functional work streams
A record of authorship in both academic and mainstream publications
Intellectual agility, initiative, and a facility for supporting executives
Strategy development
Original research
Helping Scale tell its story by devising thought leadership campaigns
Drafting white papers, articles, briefings, speeches, and op-eds
Spearheading original research on how AI will transform our society and how AI is reshaping the global security landscape
Helping Scale articulate its point of view in an increasingly competitive ideas market
Embedding in product teams and business units to understand Scale's technology
Partnering with internal stakeholders to develop applied AI strategy and thought leadership campaigns
Leading cross-functional work streams with Scale's policy, communications, and marketing teams
Managing research and policy partnerships as well as Scale's policy blog and speaker series
Devising plans for Scale business units and executives to engage in global debates on AI and security
Ability to travel to Washington, D.C. and internationally in support of Scale executives and objectives
Preferred
A background in national security strategy
Exceptional skills as an original researcher with 2+ years experience in government, at a think tank, in the tech industry, or as a strategy consultant
A demonstrated track record of published articles, reports, and commentary in academic, policy, and high-quality media outlets
Experience leading small teams and managing multiple, complex work streams
History of driving cross-functional and internal strategic alignment
Proven track record of strategy development
Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications in and beyond national security
Experience drafting speeches, op-eds, briefings, whitepapers, and strategy documents
A public profile as a thought leader in technology and national security
An active TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance
Master's degree or Ph.D. in international relations, security studies, computer science, public policy, political science, law, or a related discipline
History supporting a high ranking government official, globally known thought leader, or Fortune 500 executive
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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