Job Description
Join Nexus Dynamics at the forefront of ethical AI development. As we pioneer solutions for 2026's technological landscape, we seek a visionary AI Ethics Research Lead to shape responsible innovation. This role bridges cutting-edge AI research with real-world ethical frameworks, ensuring our technologies empower humanity while mitigating risks. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop governance protocols, audit AI systems for bias, and publish groundbreaking research in partnership with leading academic institutions. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence how society navigates the AI revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployed in 2026
- Lead bias audits and risk assessments for large-scale machine learning models
- Develop industry standards for transparent AI decision-making processes
- Coordinate with product teams to embed ethical safeguards into development lifecycles
- Author peer-reviewed research on AI ethics and publish in leading journals
- Mentor cross-functional teams on ethical AI principles and compliance requirements
- Represent the company at global forums on responsible AI adoption
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Philosophy, Ethics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years researching AI ethics, bias mitigation, or responsible AI deployment
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
- Strong background in machine learning and neural network architectures
- Proven track record of publishing in AI ethics or technology ethics journals
- Experience leading cross-functional ethical AI initiatives in tech environments
- Exceptional analytical skills for complex ethical problem-solving
- Deep understanding of societal implications of advanced AI systems