Senior AI Ethics Specialist

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethics Specialist to join a remote-first team focused on responsible, equitable AI development. You will establish and oversee ethical guidelines, conduct impact assessments, and advise development teams on mitigating bias and promoting fairness across AI systems.

The role requires an advanced degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of AI ethics experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science with an AI ethics focus, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, potential biases, and fairness metrics.
• Experience in developing ethical guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ethical issues clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed, remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce AI ethics policies, principles, and frameworks across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI models and systems, identifying potential harms and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on responsible AI development and deployment practices.
• Stay current with evolving AI ethics research, regulations, and best practices globally.
• Advocate for ethical AI principles and contribute to public discourse on AI responsibility.

Education

Advanced degree in AI ethics or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in AI and Emerging Technologies and is seeking a highly motivated Senior AI Ethics Specialist to join their remote team. This crucial role focuses on ensuring that artificial intelligence systems are developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and equitably. You will be responsible for establishing and overseeing ethical guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and advising development teams on best practices to mitigate bias and promote fairness in AI. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, and provides a significant opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI development within a globally recognized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce AI ethics policies, principles, and frameworks across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI models and systems, identifying potential harms and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to integrate ethical considerations into the AI development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on responsible AI development and deployment practices.
• Stay current with evolving AI ethics research, regulations, and best practices globally.
• Advocate for ethical AI principles and contribute to public discourse on AI responsibility.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science with an AI ethics focus, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, potential biases, and fairness metrics.
• Experience in developing ethical guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ethical issues clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed, remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of responsible AI development .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• Contribute to shaping the ethical future of artificial intelligence from Welkom .