Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of ethical AI development as our 2026 AI Ethics Lead. You'll architect responsible AI frameworks that shape humanity's technological future while driving commercial innovation. This hybrid role merges cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring you to balance technical rigor with philosophical depth. Your work will directly influence global AI policy and set industry standards for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical AI governance frameworks aligned with 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-functional teams to audit algorithmic bias and fairness across AI products
- Develop predictive risk models for emerging AI threats (autonomous systems, deepfakes)
- Collaborate with policymakers on next-generation AI legislation and compliance standards
- Create transparency protocols for explainable AI (XAI) deployment in high-stakes industries
- Drive industry-wide initiatives for responsible AI certification and auditing
- Mentor engineers and product managers on ethical-by-design methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years AI governance experience
- Proven track record of publishing peer-reviewed papers on algorithmic fairness or AI ethics
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF, and emerging 2026 standards)
- Technical proficiency in ML auditing tools (IBM AI Fairness 360, Google What-If Tool)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on responsible AI implementation
- Deep understanding of existential AI risks and mitigation strategies
- Exceptional stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences