Principal AI Ethics & Safety Leader (Remote)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Remote work with travel to Rustenburg

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Ethics and Safety Specialist to lead the development and implementation of ethics policies for cutting-edge AI systems. The role combines technical understanding with philosophical insight to guide responsible AI deployment and governance.

You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams, assess ethical risks, and influence leadership on regulatory and societal implications of AI.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in AI Ethics, Philosophy of Technology, CS with ethics focus or related.
• Minimum 7 years experience in AI ethics, safety, fairness, or responsible AI development.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and development practices.
• Experience developing and implementing ethical frameworks or policies in technical contexts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, refine, and implement AI ethics and safety policies and guidelines across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for new AI models, products, and applications.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product managers to integrate ethics throughout development lifecycle.
• Advise leadership on regulatory landscapes related to AI ethics and safety.
• Design and deliver training on AI ethics for technical and non-technical staff.
• Engage with policymakers, academics, and civil society on AI ethics issues.
• Investigate biases and unintended consequences in AI systems and address them.
• Contribute to industry best practices and standards in AI ethics and safety.
• Stay updated on developments in AI ethics, FAccT, and related areas.
• Champion a culture of ethical awareness within the AI team.

Conocimientos

Policy development

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ethics & AI knowledge

Educación

Master's or PhD in AI Ethics / Philosophy of Technology / CS with ethics focus

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Ethics and Safety Specialist to lead the development and implementation of ethics policies for cutting-edge AI systems. The role combines technical understanding with philosophical insight to guide responsible AI deployment and governance.

You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams, assess ethical risks, and influence leadership on regulatory and societal implications of AI.