Lead AI Ethicist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Professional development budget

Impact on AI ethics direction

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Ethicist for a remote-first role to shape ethical AI development across initiatives. You will establish ethical frameworks, assess impacts, and foster responsible innovation while guiding engineering and product teams globally.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AI ethics, with advanced ethics education and strong stakeholder communication skills to engage regulators and the public.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Social Sciences, or related field with tech ethics specialization.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, policy, or responsible innovation.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, societal impacts, and ethical challenges.
• Proven ability to develop practical ethical frameworks and guidelines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics guidelines and policies.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for new AI products and features.
• Advise engineering and product teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Engage with regulators and the public on AI ethics matters.
• Lead training and awareness programs on responsible AI practices for employees.
• Monitor evolving AI ethics landscape and recommend policy updates.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics

Job description

Our client is establishing a pivotal new role for a Lead AI Ethicist and is seeking a visionary individual to join their organization remotely. This is a unique opportunity to shape and guide the ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies across all company initiatives. You will be responsible for establishing ethical frameworks, conducting impact assessments, and fostering a culture of responsible AI innovation. This remote-first position allows you to work from anywhere while influencing the ethical trajectory of cutting-edge AI development on a global scale, ensuring our client remains a leader in trustworthy AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics guidelines and policies.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for new AI products and features.
• Advise engineering and product teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Engage with stakeholders, including regulators and the public, on AI ethics matters.
• Lead training and awareness programs on responsible AI practices for employees.
• Monitor the evolving landscape of AI ethics and recommend necessary policy updates.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field, with a specialization in technology ethics.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, policy, or responsible innovation.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, their societal impacts, and ethical challenges.
• Proven ability to develop practical ethical frameworks and guidelines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Significant impact on the ethical direction of AI development.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment focused on responsible innovation.