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Principal, Programs and Policy (Tech and AI)

Omidyar NetworkSan FranciscoPrograms and Policy
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Salary
$171,400 - $214,200 USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
26 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Principal, Programs and Policy (Tech and AI) role at Omidyar Network is a hybrid position based in San Francisco that suits an experienced professional passionate about guiding the trajectory of frontier technology and artificial intelligence. This position involves combining investments, grants, ecosystem-building, and thought leadership to shape how digital futures and powerful technologies develop.

Role Overview

Operating within the Programs and Policy team, this position focuses on the culture, governance, and business of digital technology. The successful candidate works at the intersection of for-profit deals, grantmaking, and advocacy to help implement the Responsible Technology and AI strategy across priority domains such as frontier AI, advanced energy, and brain-computer interfaces. This hybrid job requires working from the San Francisco office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and applicants must reside within 100 miles of the office.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the Responsible Technology and AI strategy across priority domains and help shape its evolution.
Build and maintain a durable network across AI labs, technology companies, venture capital firms, academic institutions, and civil society organizations.
Manage complex stakeholder ecosystems by organizing roundtables, participating in working groups, and convening diverse constituencies.
Develop internal memos and external thought pieces to articulate the organization's point of view on technology trends.
Execute transactions, investments, and grants by conducting due diligence, drafting memos, and structuring deals.

Requirements

Bring seven or more years of relevant professional experience.
Possess a background in product management, early-stage venture capital, technology journalism, or strategy and business development at tech startups.
Demonstrate genuine fluency in technology and AI, with the ability to read technical papers and converse with founders and researchers.
Show comfort across discourses, bridging technical safety research, public-interest tech, venture circles, and traditional philanthropy.
Exhibit a strong bias toward originating opportunities, building relationships, and starting initiatives proactively.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills for creating memos, briefings, op-eds, and decks.
Maintain current U.S. work authorization.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this full-time position is $171,400 to $214,200 per year, with new hires generally starting at the midpoint of the range for pay equity. Comprehensive benefits include health care options covering medical, dental, and vision, paid time off, and a generous employer 401(k) contribution.

About the Company

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization dedicated to bending the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Having committed more than $1.94 billion to various initiatives, the organization partners with innovators and thinkers to guide the digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

This is a hybrid position based in the San Francisco office. Employees are required to work from the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and must live within 100 miles of the San Francisco office.

What is the salary range for the Principal role?

The annual salary range for this position is $171,400 to $214,200, and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range.

What type of experience is required?

Candidates must have 7+ years of relevant experience, which may include product management, early-stage venture capital, technology journalism, or technology startup strategy and business development.

What benefits are included with the position?

The position includes competitive pay, health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision, paid time off, and a generous employer 401(k) contribution.

How can I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by submitting a resume and cover letter through the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Omidyar Network careers page.

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