AI Ethics Auditor - Fairness and Bias Detection

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 344.000 - 895.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Contractor engagement potential

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics Auditor to join our remote team. You will evaluate AI systems for fairness, bias, and ethical compliance, developing audit methodologies and tools in collaboration with data scientists and engineers.

The role emphasizes transparency, explainability, and accountability, with responsibilities including documenting findings and providing actionable recommendations. Strong background in AI/ML ethics and quantitative analysis is required.

Formación

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Ethics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in auditing AI/ML systems, bias detection, fairness assessment, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and their potential ethical implications.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Experience with Python and relevant libraries.
• Familiarity with fairness metrics and bias mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and ethical principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive audits of AI/ML models and systems to assess fairness, bias, and ethical compliance.
• Develop and implement audit methodologies and tools for detecting bias in data and algorithms.
• Analyze model performance across demographic groups and identify disparities.
• Evaluate AI systems for transparency, explainability, and accountability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to understand system architectures and data pipelines.
• Document audit findings with actionable mitigation recommendations.
• Stay up-to-date with research, regulations, and best practices in AI ethics.

Conocimientos

Auditing AI/ML

Bias detection

Fairness assessment

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

AI governance frameworks

Communication of findings

Educación

Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/Data Science/Ethics

Herramientas

Python

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the AI & Emerging Technologies sector, is seeking a highly diligent AI Ethics Auditor to join our team. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will be responsible for evaluating AI systems to ensure fairness, identify potential biases, and audit for ethical compliance. This is a critical function that supports the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. You will work closely with engineering and data science teams to conduct in-depth analyses, develop audit methodologies, and provide actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of AI/ML principles, ethical frameworks, and quantitative analysis techniques. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in promoting ethical AI practices and ensuring our technologies are fair and unbiased, making a tangible impact on societal trust in AI. We seek individuals committed to ethical AI development and who possess a keen eye for detail and analytical rigor.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of AI/ML models and systems to assess fairness, bias, and ethical compliance.
• Develop and implement audit methodologies and tools for detecting bias in data and algorithms.
• Analyze model performance across different demographic groups and identify potential disparities.
• Evaluate AI systems for transparency, explainability, and accountability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to understand system architectures and data pipelines.
• Document audit findings, providing clear and actionable recommendations for mitigation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research, regulations, and best practices in AI ethics and fairness.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards and guidelines for ethical AI development.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the remediation of identified ethical risks and biases.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Ethics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in auditing AI/ML systems, bias detection, fairness assessment, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and their potential ethical implications.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in data science (e.g., Python) and relevant libraries.
• Familiarity with fairness metrics and bias mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and ethical principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate with potential for long-term engagement.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI ethics projects.
• Fully remote work environment, offering maximum flexibility.
• Exposure to diverse AI applications and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of responsible and trustworthy AI.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.