Senior AI Ethicist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development budget

Continuous learning support

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethicist to establish and guide ethical principles across a fully remote organization. You will drive responsible AI deployment, balance innovation with safety, and engage diverse stakeholders to foster trust and accountability.

The role requires an advanced degree and 5+ years in AI ethics, with strong communication skills to influence decision-makers and support continuous learning across teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, CS or related field with a focus on AI ethics.
• 5+ years of AI ethics, policy, or responsible AI development.
• Strong understanding of ML concepts and societal implications.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI ethics policies and best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for AI projects and mitigation.
• Advise on fairness, accountability, and transparency.
• Engage with external stakeholders and policymakers.
• Deliver training programs on AI ethics for staff.

Skills

AI ethics experience

Policy knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, CS with AI ethics focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and thoughtful Senior AI Ethicist to join their forward-thinking team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This critical role involves establishing and guiding ethical principles and frameworks for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence across the organization. You will be instrumental in ensuring that AI technologies are developed and used responsibly, fairly, and transparently, mitigating risks and promoting public trust. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AI technologies, ethical theories, regulatory landscapes, and possess exceptional communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of ethical AI innovation and accountability from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Advise AI development teams on fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety considerations.
• Engage with external stakeholders, policymakers, and the research community on AI ethics issues.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics for employees at all levels.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on AI ethics.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, policy, or responsible AI development.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, AI systems, and their societal implications.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI within a leading organization.
• Generous professional development budget and support for continuous learning.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment.