Senior AI Ethics Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development budget

Impactful AI governance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Ethics Specialist to lead responsible AI initiatives. This fully remote role, conceptually anchored to Klerksdorp, focuses on developing frameworks, conducting assessments, and guiding product and engineering teams to mitigate bias and promote transparency.

You will collaborate with researchers and managers, provide training on FAccT, and engage with regulators to uphold integrity and accountability in AI.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning concepts, and their societal implications.
• Experience in developing ethical frameworks, conducting impact assessments, and mitigating AI bias.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics guidelines, policies, and frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI models and systems.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, and product managers to integrate ethical considerations into the AI development lifecycle.
• Provide expert advice and training on AI ethics, fairness, accountability, and transparency (FAccT).
• Engage with external stakeholders, regulators, and the wider AI ethics community.
• Monitor emerging ethical challenges and recommend proactive solutions.

Skills

AI ethics

Risk assessments

Bias audits

Policy development

Communication

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and principled Senior AI Ethics Specialist to join their organization, working fully remotely with an operational base conceptually linked to Klerksdorp . In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our client's AI technologies are developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with societal values. You will develop frameworks, conduct assessments, and provide guidance to product and engineering teams to mitigate bias, ensure fairness, and promote transparency in AI systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical landscape of AI within a company committed to responsible innovation, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in all AI endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics guidelines, policies, and frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI models and systems.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, and product managers to integrate ethical considerations into the AI development lifecycle.
• Provide expert advice and training on AI ethics, fairness, accountability, and transparency (FAccT).
• Engage with external stakeholders, regulators, and the wider AI ethics community.
• Monitor emerging ethical challenges and recommend proactive solutions.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning concepts, and their societal implications.
• Experience in developing ethical frameworks, conducting impact assessments, and mitigating AI bias.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and influence decision-making.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to significantly influence the responsible development of AI.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes ethical considerations.