Job Description
Join Nexus Futurities at the forefront of responsible AI development as we pioneer ethical frameworks for 2026's autonomous systems. We're seeking a visionary AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to design, implement, and audit ethical protocols for next-generation AI applications. This role bridges cutting-edge technology with human-centric values, ensuring our innovations align with global ethical standards while driving competitive advantage.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across quantum computing, biotech, and neural interfaces to preemptively address emerging ethical dilemmas. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly shape industry standards for the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive ethical governance frameworks for autonomous AI systems
- Conduct bias audits and fairness assessments across machine learning pipelines
- Design transparent explainability protocols for complex neural networks
- Partner with legal teams to ensure compliance with evolving AI regulations
- Lead stakeholder workshops on responsible AI deployment strategies
- Monitor emerging ethical challenges in quantum-AI convergence
- Document ethical decision trees for high-stakes autonomous systems
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years in AI governance, compliance, or tech ethics roles
- Expertise in bias mitigation techniques for ML systems
- Deep understanding of global AI regulatory landscapes (EU AI Act, NIST frameworks)
- Strong background in explainable AI (XAI) methodologies
- Experience with cross-functional ethical risk assessment protocols
- Published work in AI ethics or relevant conference presentations
- Proficiency in Python for ethical auditing tool development