Job Description
Join our pioneering team at FutureForward Labs where we're architecting the ethical framework for AI systems that will define 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary AI Ethics Research Lead to shape responsible AI development for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, offering unparalleled opportunity to influence the next generation of intelligent systems.
Our collaborative environment fosters breakthrough thinking in quantum-safe AI alignment, neuro-symbolic ethics, and bias mitigation algorithms. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, with competitive equity and unlimited learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical governance frameworks for enterprise AI systems
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives on explainable AI and fairness metrics
- Develop proprietary bias detection algorithms for large language models
- Partner with product teams to embed ethical considerations into AI deployment pipelines
- Present findings at global AI ethics summits and publish in top-tier journals
- Mentor junior researchers on responsible AI development practices
- Advocate for ethical AI standards in industry coalitions and regulatory bodies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Ethics, Philosophy, or related field
- 5+ years researching AI ethics or algorithmic fairness
- Published work in top-tier venues (NeurIPS, Nature Ethics, etc.)
- Expertise in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and causal inference
- Experience with enterprise AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF)
- Strong background in moral philosophy or ethical theory
- Proven ability to translate complex ethical concepts into technical implementations
- Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder audiences