AI Program Manager

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
As AI Legal Program Manager, you will play a key role in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of Block's artificial intelligence initiatives. You will partner with legal, engineering, product, and compliance teams to develop frameworks that enable responsible AI innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across our AI products and services. You will report into the AI and Bitcoin Legal Lead at Block.
You Will

• Drive the development and implementation of AI legal and compliance frameworks, including policies for model development, deployment, and monitoring that align with the latest AI regulations and industry standards.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of AI projects to identify legal risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with regulations while enabling innovation.
• Develop AI governance documentation, including model cards, algorithmic impact assessments, training data compliance records, and legal risk assessments.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement legally compliant AI development practices, including requirements for transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Create processes for AI incident response, model monitoring, and legal compliance validation.
• Build scalable processes for AI legal reviews across different stakeholders.

You Have

• 5+ years of directly related experience in technical program management, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML initiatives in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of emerging AI regulations (EU AI Act, state AI laws, etc.) and their practical implementation.
• Experience developing legal frameworks for AI governance and responsible AI development.
• Experience partnering with technical teams to implement legal requirements in AI systems.
• Understanding of IP considerations in AI development, including training data rights, model ownership, and output licensing.
• Experience with AI risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$148,700 - $223,100 USD
Zone B:
$141,300 - $211,900 USD
Zone C:
$133,800 - $200,800 USD
Zone D:
$126,400 - $189,600 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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