Remote AI Ethics Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,496,000 - 2,326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Professional development support

Global team collaboration

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics Officer to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. You will champion ethical considerations across the entire AI lifecycle, collaborating with AI engineers, product managers, legal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in deployed systems.

This role offers full remote work flexibility and opportunities to shape the responsible AI strategy, with ongoing training and professional development, and a chance

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in ethics, philosophy, law, public policy, CS with ethics focus.
• Experience in AI ethics or technology policy.
• Understanding of bias, fairness, accountability, transparency, privacy in AI.
• Familiarity with national and international AI regulations and ethical frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and remote collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain AI ethics policies and guidelines.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI initiatives.
• Advise AI teams on mitigating bias and ensuring fairness.
• Monitor adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate ethical review boards and discussions on AI projects.
• Stay informed about evolving AI ethics research, regulations, and societal concerns.
• Develop and deliver training to foster an ethical AI culture.
• Engage with external bodies to represent the company's commitment to AI ethics.

Skills

AI ethics expertise

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication & negotiation

Independent remote work

Regulatory awareness

Education

Advanced degree in Ethics/Philosophy/Law/Public Policy/CS with ethics focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated AI Ethics Officer to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. This crucial role is responsible for championing and embedding ethical considerations throughout the entire lifecycle of our AI development and deployment. You will collaborate closely with AI teams, product managers, legal counsel, and external stakeholders to ensure our AI systems are fair, transparent, accountable, and aligned with societal values. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about responsible AI to make a significant impact from anywhere, guiding the ethical trajectory of cutting-edge technologies. The remote nature of this position allows for broad talent acquisition and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI ethics policies and guidelines.
• Conduct thorough ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI initiatives.
• Advise AI development teams on best practices for mitigating bias and ensuring fairness.
• Monitor adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate ethical review boards and discussions related to AI projects.
• Stay informed about evolving AI ethics research, regulations, and societal concerns.
• Develop and deliver training programs to foster an ethical AI culture within the organization.
• Engage with external bodies to represent the company's commitment to AI ethics.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Public Policy, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology policy.
• Deep understanding of ethical concepts such as bias, fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy in AI.
• Familiarity with relevant national and international AI regulations and ethical frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from any location.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical future of AI technologies.
• Professional development support, including conference attendance and training.
• Collaborative and inclusive global team culture.
• Significant influence on the company's responsible AI strategy.
• Contribution to building trustworthy AI systems.