Associate, Global AI Policy

About The Hiring Team

The Global Public Affairs team is committed to identifying and implementing proactive public policy positions to support the business and provide thought leadership across a number of issues, including technology, entertainment, and international trade and investment.

About The Role

Tencent is seeking a highly motivated Associate, Global AI Policy to join its Global Public Affairs team in Palo Alto. This early-career position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public policy, technology, and international affairs. The Associate will support Tencent's global AI policy efforts by researching emerging policy developments, monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, analyzing technology trends, and helping develop insights for Tencent businesses. The role will work closely with colleagues across public affairs, legal, compliance, and AI and Cloud product teams, while also engaging with external stakeholders including policymakers, think tanks, industry associations, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. While the position will be based in Palo Alto, the successful candidate will contribute to Tencent's assessment and understanding of broader AI trends globally, including the US but also Europe, Asia-Pacific, etc.

What The Role Entails

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About Tencent

Tencent is a leading global technology and entertainment company focused on connecting people and developing innovative products and services. Founded in 1998 and publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2004, Tencent’s communication and social services, entertainment (video games, music, sports, and film/TV), fintech, cloud, and enterprise solutions are used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Tencent has been recognized as one of the “World’s Best Employers” (Forbes), including as one of the “Best Workplaces for New Graduates” (2026); one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” (Fortune); and one of the “World’s Best Companies” (Time). In addition to its headquarters in Shenzhen, Tencent maintains offices across Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Location

State(s): US-California-Palo Alto

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $82,700.00 to $200,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan
• Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure)
• Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year
• Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.