Remote AI Ethics & Governance Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible holidays

Fully remote

Professional development

Leadership role

Mission-driven work

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics & Governance Lead to define our ethics principles and governance framework for AI across the organization.

You will conduct AI ethics impact assessments, bias audits, and monitor evolving regulations, collaborating with legal, engineering, product, and research teams to embed ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.

This role offers global scope, remote-first flexibility, and the opportunity to shape responsible innovation at scale.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field and significant AI ethics experience.
• Proven ability to develop ethical frameworks, policies, and governance structures.
• Knowledge of AI, data privacy laws, and global regulations (GDPR, AI Acts).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives remotely in a global setting.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI ethics strategy and governance framework.
• Define ethical principles, guidelines, and best practices for AI development and deployment.
• Conduct AI ethics impact assessments and bias audits for new and existing AI systems.
• Monitor and advise on evolving AI regulations, standards, and societal concerns globally.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure adherence to ethical standards and policies.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to internal teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and industry groups, on AI ethics topics.
• Establish mechanisms for tracking, reporting, and addressing ethical risks and incidents related to AI.
• Advise product and engineering teams on the ethical implications of AI features and designs.
• Foster a culture of responsible innovation and ethical awareness across the organization.

Connaissances

AI ethics

Governance policy

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Ethical auditing

Policy analysis

Formation

Master's or PhD in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Public Policy, CS with AI/Ethics focus

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is dedicated to building and deploying AI technologies responsibly and ethically. We are looking for a Remote AI Ethics & Governance Lead to join our organization and establish robust frameworks for ethical AI development and deployment. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to contribute from any location. You will be responsible for defining our AI ethics principles, developing governance policies, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations. This role requires a deep understanding of AI, coupled with strong expertise in ethics, law, and policy. You will work cross-functionally with legal, engineering, product, and research teams to embed ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle. Your insights will be crucial in building trust and ensuring that our AI solutions are fair, transparent, and beneficial. This is a premier opportunity to influence the responsible advancement of AI on a global scale, remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI ethics strategy and governance framework.
• Define ethical principles, guidelines, and best practices for AI development and deployment.
• Conduct AI ethics impact assessments and bias audits for new and existing AI systems.
• Monitor and advise on evolving AI regulations, standards, and societal concerns globally.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure adherence to ethical standards and policies.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to internal teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and industry groups, on AI ethics topics.
• Establish mechanisms for tracking, reporting, and addressing ethical risks and incidents related to AI.
• Advise product and engineering teams on the ethical implications of AI features and designs.
• Foster a culture of responsible innovation and ethical awareness across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Public Policy, Computer Science with an AI/Ethics focus, or a related field.
• Significant experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, limitations, and societal implications.
• Proven experience in developing ethical frameworks, policies, and governance structures.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to AI, data privacy, and technology (e.g., GDPR, proposed AI Acts).
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a remote, global setting.
• Experience with conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies is essential.
• A passion for promoting ethical technology and responsible innovation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible holidays.
• Fully remote position, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to specialized courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to be a key leader in shaping the ethical future of AI.
• Contribution to a mission-driven organization focused on responsible technology.