AI Ethics & Human Impact Innovator

Zscaler; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking an AI Ethics and Human Impact Lead to architect and drive our ethical program, reporting to the Head of People Risk and Integrity. This role can be hybrid at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters or Bellevue, WA office or Remote with a preference for Chicago, IL based candidates.

You will define an AI Ethics Framework, lead Human Impact Assessments for AI tools, monitor global regulatory changes, and serve as an independent ethics authority within the PRI team to pause or challenge

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of how AI/ML technologies work and how to secure or position AI-driven solutions to improve outcomes.
• Advanced degree or equivalent; sustained ethical reasoning in a relevant field.
• Deep practical literacy to interrogate algorithmic design and identify risks in AI/ML systems.
• Subject matter expertise in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or organizational ethics.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and influence at the executive level with credibility and composure.
• Exceptional ability to translate abstract ethical concepts into clear, actionable language for technical, legal, and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI Ethics Framework for People systems and workforce-adjacent AI, defining values and decision criteria.
• Serve as an independent ethics authority with a mandate to pause, challenge, or escape AI initiatives that pose unacceptable risks to employees or candidates.
• Design and lead Human Impact Assessments (HIAs) for AI tools.
• Articulate and maintain our ethical position on the purpose of AI in the workplace, balancing efficiency with human-centered innovation.
• Monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape to ensure proactive compliance and strategic positioning.

Skills

AI/ML technologies

Ethics expertise

Independent judgment

Translate ethics concepts

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent

Job description

Zscaler is seeking an AI Ethics and Human Impact Lead to architect and drive our ethical program, reporting to the Head of People Risk and Integrity. This role can be hybrid at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters or Bellevue, WA office or Remote with a preference for Chicago, IL based candidates.

You will define an AI Ethics Framework, lead Human Impact Assessments for AI tools, monitor global regulatory changes, and serve as an independent ethics authority within the PRI team to pause or challenge