Lead AI Ethicist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work setup

Global flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Lead AI Ethicist to spearhead responsible AI development and deployment across the organization. This fully remote, senior role collaborates with researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to embed ethical considerations at every AI lifecycle stage.

The position requires an advanced degree with AI ethics specialization and a proven track record in ethics governance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or related field with specialization in AI ethics.
• Extensive experience in AI ethics, responsible innovation, or technology policy.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and their societal, ethical, and legal implications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead ethical impact assessments and risk analyses for AI systems.
• Provide expert guidance on bias, fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability in AI.
• Educate and advise cross-functional teams on ethical AI practices and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company's AI ethics initiatives in industry forums and public discourse.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership in distributed teams

Education

Ph.D. preferred in AI ethics/related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Lead AI Ethicist to spearhead responsible AI development and deployment efforts across the organization, working remotely. This senior role involves shaping the ethical guidelines, principles, and governance frameworks that ensure our AI technologies are developed and used in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner. You will collaborate closely with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to integrate ethical considerations into every stage of the AI lifecycle. This is a pivotal opportunity to define and influence the ethical trajectory of AI within a forward-thinking company, contributing to public trust and the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead ethical impact assessments and risk analyses for AI systems and applications.
• Provide expert guidance on issues of bias, fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability in AI.
• Educate and advise cross-functional teams on ethical AI best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company's AI ethics initiatives in industry forums and contribute to public discourse.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a specialization in AI ethics.
• Extensive experience in AI ethics, responsible innovation, or technology policy.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and their societal, ethical, and legal implications.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex ethical discussions and drive consensus in a distributed environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work setup providing global flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and thought leadership.
• A chance to shape the ethical future of AI on a global scale.
• Collaborative environment with leading AI professionals committed to responsibility.