Public Policy Lead, U.S.

About This Role

Strava is the app for active people. With over 150 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where connection, motivation, and personal bests thrive. No matter your activity, gear, or goals, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your milestones, and keep moving forward. Start your journey with Strava today.

We’re looking for a Public Policy Lead focused on the U.S. to join as a founding member of Strava’s Public Policy team! In this role, you’ll shape our U.S. policy strategy by engaging with policymakers, government organizations, nonprofits, and other external parties. You’ll navigate complex public policy challenges in areas such as consumer protection, privacy, and content moderation—all while helping us advance our mission to connect the world through movement.

This role reports directly to the General Counsel and can be based in one of two ways: a hybrid arrangement with approximately three days per week in our San Francisco office, or fully remote from Washington, D.C. 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Drive Policy Strategy. Research and analyze U.S. federal and state policy proposals and legislation relevant to our product and mission, delivering timely insights and recommendations to internal teams.
• Engage with Policymakers. Represent Strava in meetings, public forums, industry coalitions, and other external settings to build relationships and shape policy discussions around relevant topics, such as privacy and content moderation.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams. Partner closely with Legal, Comms, and Product to ensure that policy considerations are integrated into our products and operations, as well as our external messaging.
• Advocate for Our Community. Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and articulate positions that support our community’s interests while aligning with our core values and business objectives.

You will be successful here by:

• Turning policy insights into actionable initiatives that influence product, comms, and business decisions.
• Exercising sound judgment to provide clear policy guidance in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
• Using data and analytics to inform policy strategies, identify potential impacts, and evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy efforts.
• Communicating across diverse teams and senior leadership to gain buy-in on policy initiatives and drive forward-thinking solutions.
• Proactively spotting potential issues and taking initiative to resolve them, understanding that “nothing is somebody else’s problem.”
• Bringing professionalism without ego—taking your work seriously but not yourself, enjoying a good laugh, and thriving in a supportive, team-first environment.

We’re excited about you because:

• You have 5-8 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
• You’re deeply familiar with at least one of the following: privacy, consumer protection, tech regulation, content policy, or social media governance.
• You’re skilled at distilling complex policy matters into actionable advice for diverse audiences, from engineers to executives to policymakers.
• You have a proven track record of influencing and persuading others using strong judgment and political acumen.
• You have the ability and desire to travel frequently as part of this role (20%), including regular visits to D.C. and other key U.S. locations.

Compensation Overview:

At Strava, we know our employees are the most important ingredient to our success, and our compensation and total rewards programs reflect that. We take a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on the department and your location. Salary ranges are categorized into one of three tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. We will determine the candidate’s starting pay based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. We may modify these ranges in the future. For more information, please contact your talent partner.

Compensation: $175,000-$186,000. The base salary posted is within the compensation range for this role. This range reflects base pay only and does not include equity, or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

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About Strava

Strava is Swedish for “strive,” which epitomizes who we are and what we do. We’re a passionate and committed team, unified by our mission to connect athletes to what motivates them and help them find their personal best. With billions of activity uploads from all over the world, we have a humbling and adventurous vision: to be the record of the world’s athletic activities and the technology that makes every effort count.

Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage diverse teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.

Despite challenges in the world around us, we are continuing to grow camaraderie and positivity within our culture. We are differentiated by our truly people-first approach, our compassionate leadership, and our belief that we can bring joy and inspiration to athletes’ lives — now more than ever. All to say, it’s a great time to join Strava!

Strava is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Strava, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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