About the position
Tapestry, is X's moonshot for the electric grid. We are a team of software engineers, power systems experts and clean energy geeks who are on a mission to make the world's electric grid visible so everyone, everywhere can access clean, affordable and reliable energy. We are working with partners around the world to create AI powered tools that will help everyone who works with the grid build and manage a carbon-free and secure electricity system. Currently incubating at X, Alphabet's innovation lab, we are now building the team that will scale Tapestry for more global impact. We are looking for people who are passionate about revolutionizing the energy sector to join us at this critical growth stage. You'll have the chance to be part of a rapidly growing team that has the agility and impact of an early stage company, while building on world-class technology created at Alphabet.
Responsibilities
- Support Tapestry's executive team, technical leaders, and commercial leaders in establishing and evolving Tapestry's data and cybersecurity strategy.
- Be solutions-oriented while clearly presenting tradeoffs to stakeholders.
- Establish streamlined processes for legal reviews, input, and compliance assurance.
- Be an active participant in evolving AI, data, and cybersecurity regulations.
- Become a critical team member in product strategy and development, incorporating legal frameworks that can evolve with the changing landscape into Tapestry's strategy and processes.
- Support product efforts to track relevant regulatory and market shifts and contribute to value chain mapping for Tapestry's products.
- Present to Tapestry's board of directors and other external stakeholders as necessary.
- Work cross-functionally to de-risk other non-technical aspects of Tapestry, partnering with Finance, Policy, Marketing/PR, Operations, etc.
Requirements
- A JD degree.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a data-heavy industry at a law firm, startup, developer, or other relevant organization.
- US experience in laws and regulations regarding data handling for AI software products (required, at least one other region preferred).
- Experience with cybersecurity software products.
- Team mentality and a strong track record of working directly with technology and commercial teams to build and deliver products.
Nice-to-haves
- Basic understanding of software development processes.
- Thrive on ambiguity, setting own goals and effectively delivering to them in a very fast-changing environment.
- Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and cross-functional teams who do not report into this role to get things done.
- Distinctive problem-solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment, leadership skills, and ability to communicate with a senior management team.
- Attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.
- Fast learner with capacity to learn about a wide spread of different technologies & industries.
- Passion for the energy space, fantastic if you have power industry experience.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $210,000 - $332,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
