Remote Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in technology and innovation, is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior AI Ethics and Governance Specialist to join their distributed team. This critical role focuses on developing, implementing, and overseeing ethical frameworks and governance policies for artificial intelligence technologies across the organization. You will play a key part in ensuring our AI development and deployment practices are responsible, fair, transparent, and compliant with evolving global regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AI/ML principles, coupled with extensive experience in ethics, policy development, and risk management within a technology context. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of advanced AI technologies from anywhere in the world, contributing to responsible innovation at a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI ethics principles, policies, and guidelines in alignment with international best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing AI systems and products.
• Advise product development teams on ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Establish and manage AI governance frameworks, including review processes, accountability mechanisms, and audit trails.
• Monitor regulatory landscapes and emerging trends in AI ethics and governance globally.
• Develop training programs and educational materials to foster an ethical AI culture within the organization.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and product teams to ensure coherent and effective AI governance.
• Investigate and address ethical concerns or breaches reported by internal or external stakeholders.
• Contribute to public discourse and thought leadership on AI ethics and responsible technology.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field such as Philosophy, Law, Public Policy, Computer Science (with an ethics focus), or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in technology policy, ethics, risk management, or a related field, with a significant focus on AI and machine learning.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, common ethical challenges (bias, fairness, transparency, accountability), and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, AI Act).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ethical guidelines and governance structures.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative, and global team environment.
• Familiarity with AI development lifecycles and the challenges of responsible AI implementation.
• Ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

Benefits

• This remote position offers a competitive contractor rate, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work with a globally distributed, cutting-edge team.
• Our client provides a platform for significant professional impact, enabling you to shape the future of responsible AI.
• You will have the autonomy to manage your workload while contributing to vital ethical initiatives.
• While this is a contract role, there is potential for long-term engagement based on performance and project needs.
• Join a team dedicated to ensuring technology serves humanity ethically and responsibly.