or apply directly on Nebius's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Nebius's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 9% of Nebius's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nebius
- low 0 stale, 17 reposted of 384 open
- Hiring momentum
- 508 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nebius's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nebius.
About this role
The Federal Affairs Leader at Nebius will be responsible for establishing and leading the company's federal presence in Washington, D.C. This role involves developing and executing federal policy strategies related to AI regulation, trade, energy, and infrastructure, while building bipartisan relationships and engaging in legislative processes. The position requires a proactive approach to building a new function and managing relationships with key stakeholders in the federal government.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Nebius as an employer.
What you need
- 7 – 10 years of federal government affairs, Hill, or executive branch experience
- Track record of building relationships across party lines
- Hands-on experience with technology, energy, trade, or national security policy
- Experience working in or alongside a fast-moving company or startup environment
- Proven ability to manage outside counsel, trade associations, and coalition partners
Nice to have
- Familiarity with AI policy
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Remote work reimbursement up to $85/month for mobile and internet
- Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage
Worth weighing
- This is a founding role requiring the candidate to build a function from scratch, which may involve significant ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- The role is remote but requires periodic travel to data center sites and industry conferences.
- No specific mention of a formal training program or onboarding process for the new federal affairs function.
Summarised from Nebius's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Nebius on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Nebius
- Data Center, GMUnited States
- L1 IT TechnicianReykjanesbær, Iceland
- Security Solutions EngineerRemote - Europe
- Senior Equity Operations SpecialistUnited States
- Physical Security Systems Technician - IT & InfrastructureFinland
- Rewards Business Partner, GTMRemote - United States
- Group Product Manager - Platform ExperienceRemote - Europe
- Delivery ManagerFinland