Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of responsible AI development as we prepare for the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary AI Ethics Strategist to architect ethical frameworks that balance innovation with societal impact. This pivotal role will shape how we deploy AI solutions across autonomous systems, healthcare, and climate tech, ensuring alignment with emerging global regulations and human-centric values.
In our Austin headquarters, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers and neuro-symbolic AI teams to preempt ethical challenges before they scale. Your work directly influences our product roadmap and corporate governance, making this ideal for leaders passionate at the intersection of technology and philosophy. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to present findings at international AI ethics summits.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive AI ethics policies aligned with 2026 regulatory forecasts and industry best practices
- Lead cross-functional audits of AI systems to identify bias, transparency gaps, and accountability risks
- Design stakeholder engagement frameworks for diverse communities affected by AI deployments
- Collaborate with legal teams to navigate evolving AI legislation in 15+ jurisdictions
- Produce annual AI ethics impact reports with measurable KPIs for board review
- Mentor junior data scientists on responsible AI development methodologies
- Represent Nexus at global AI ethics summits and contribute to industry whitepapers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, or Juris Doctor with AI specialization
- 5+ years developing AI governance frameworks or regulatory compliance strategies
- Expertise in bias mitigation techniques for large language models and generative AI
- Certification in AI Ethics (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design) or equivalent
- Experience working with regulatory bodies on AI policy development
- Published research on AI ethics or technology ethics in peer-reviewed journals
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: quantum computing, neuro-symbolic AI, and biotech AI integration
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex ethical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences