Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of responsible AI development. We're seeking a visionary 2026 AI Ethics Strategist to shape the future of artificial intelligence governance. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technology with profound ethical foresight to ensure our AI systems advance humanity while safeguarding core values. You'll architect frameworks for ethical AI deployment, lead cross-functional initiatives, and pioneer industry standards that will define the next generation of intelligent systems.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and policymakers. This is your chance to influence how AI will reshape industries, economies, and societies by 2026. If you're passionate about creating technology that serves humanity's highest aspirations, we invite you to lead this transformative journey.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive AI ethics frameworks aligned with 2026 technological convergence points
- Lead stakeholder workshops to identify ethical risks in autonomous systems and generative AI
- Architect governance protocols for AI decision-making transparency and accountability
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging ethical challenges in quantum-AI integration
- Partner with engineering teams to implement bias mitigation in machine learning pipelines
- Represent Nexus at global AI ethics summits and regulatory policy discussions
- Create audit protocols for AI system fairness across demographic and cultural dimensions
- Mentor cross-functional teams on ethical-by-design principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, or related field with AI specialization
- 5+ years in AI governance, policy development, or responsible AI implementation
- Expertise in emerging AI technologies (LLMs, autonomous systems, quantum computing)
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
- Published research on algorithmic bias or AI ethics with real-world impact
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional ethical AI initiatives in tech environments
- Deep understanding of 2026 technological convergence projections