Public Policy Manager, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Overview

We’re hiring a Public Policy Manager (DACH) to shape and execute Meta’s policy strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, working on AI, wearables, privacy/data protection, competition, and technology regulation more broadly. You’ll work with a team of 4 highly motivated colleagues, proactively shape the policy environment, engage policymakers and regulators, build coalitions, and advise internal teams so our products and policy positions reflect the evolving regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute policy and regulatory strategies to proactively shape the policy environment for technologies like AI in the DACH region and Europe
• Monitor policy developments and legislation affecting Meta in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Brief internal stakeholders as well as suggest strategic approach to policy challenges
• Represent Meta in meetings with government officials and elected members of parliament, regulatory authorities, media and public forums to advance our policy position
• Draft and align policy positions together with other teams at Meta such as legal, functional policy and product teams
• Help build coalitions with other organizations such as trade organizations, associations and companies to advance policy goals of Meta — in particular with regard to simplification of EU regulation
• Deliver external communications (speeches, panels, consultations) and support proactive engagement plans
• Advise Meta teams on public policy matters to guide development of products, services and policies

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on relevant policy and regulatory issues
• Full professional fluency in German and English to allow efficient communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with working with politicians and government officials
• Demonstrated experience grasping complex technical and policy issues
• Demonstrated high interest in technology policy and innovation
• Proven experience to work with cross-functional teams from a wide range of disciplines
• Experience of working in a fast-moving environment and managing multiple priorities
• A track record of delivering highly impactful position papers, articles, speeches, and presentations on relevant topics
• Experience to translate between the specialist languages of technology and politics
• Experience using AI tools to support research, drafting, and analysis and other public policy work
• Willingness to travel (mainly Vienna, Brussels, London, Bern)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government or with government institutions
• Experience in working with policymakers in Austria and Switzerland
• Having work experience in German industry (e.g., telecoms, manufacturing, automotive, publishers)

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.