VERSES is hiring an

AI Ethicist

Full-Time
Remote

Who We Are: VERSES

VERSES is a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation Artificial Intelligence. Modeled after natural systems and the design principles of the human brain and the human experience, VERSES' flagship offering, GIA™, is an Intelligent Assistant for everyone powered by KOSMOS™, a network operating system enabling distributed intelligence. Built on open standards, KOSM transforms disparate data into knowledge models that foster trustworthy collaboration between humans, machines, and AI, across digital and physical domains. Imagine a smarter world that elevates human potential through innovations inspired by nature. Learn more at VERSES, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

We are a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workforce that aspires to do our best work on important problems with exceptional people and we value: AUDACITY, ASSERTIVENESS, ALIGNMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, ABUNDANCE, & AWESOMENESS.

We’re looking for trailblazers passionate about tackling complex challenges with global impact.


Make an Impact

If you are looking to help us reimagine the world, come join us:

VERSES wishes to engage an AI ethicist to join an exciting new group working at the cutting edge of AI research.

Specifically, your work will contribute to our company's endeavor to develop and implement AI technologies that align with ethical principles and values. In collaboration with the research, engineering, legal, and executive teams, you will assess the impact of AI technologies on individuals, society, and the environment. Your role will be to help us develop AI technologies that ensure trust, transparency, privacy and security.

Thus, you will be a specialist in the ethics of AI, exploring topics such as bias in AI research, AI alignment, fairness, auditability and explainability, privacy, awareness of bias, fairness, and accountability.

We are looking for a candidate with a track record of innovative research who has experience publishing in the top echelons of philosophy journals, such as The Journal of Ethics and AI and Ethics.

This unique position combines the benefits of working within an academic research driven environment, and you will be encouraged to collaborate widely and publish, with the benefits of the commercial sector including compute resources, appropriate remuneration and the ability to pursue the commercial impact of scientific innovations.

Requirements

Essential Functions - a/k/a Your Mission

  • Develop and implement ethical guidelines and standards for AI development and deployment
  • Identify and manage potential risks associated with AI projects
  • Play a crucial role in the design and planning phase of AI systems
  • Collaborate with legal and technical stakeholders
  • Ensure that ethical principles are being followed in AI projects
  • Monitor the development and deployment of AI technologies and provide ongoing ethical guidance
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field of AI ethics
  • Company will provide Source Materials including research, patents, white papers, presentations, illustrations, and reference examples and this role will review, comment, analyze and re-use for the project
  • Distilling and presenting your work to our company leaders on a regular basis.
  • This individual may work with others in the scientific or research community to assist them in their research. This role contributes to specific lines of development and innovation work, to help others who are accountable for product development to implement and operationalize research results


Great to Haves

  • Minimum of Masters in Philosophy, PhD preferred (or combination minimum of Masters Philosphy with PhD in related field)
  • In-depth knowledge of ethical theories, principles—especially as related to values pertaining to AI and AI research, including auditability and explainability, privacy, awareness of bias, fairness, and accountability.
  • In-depth knowledge of AI implementation and deployment
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify potential ethical issues and propose solutions
  • Experience managing or mentoring small teams
  • Experience in research on algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work within a team of both AI research scientists and engineers


Even Better

  • Experience with active inference and the free energy principle
  • Experience in distributed ML is a plus
  • A background from academia, industry experience or a combination of both
  • Background in Machine Learning with a track record of relevant academic publications, patents, and/or open-source software.
  • Experience working with different AI ethics stakeholders, such as users and product, engineering, legal, and compliance business units.

Benefits

Aside from being a culture of highly-engaged, collegial, and energized people, at VERSES, we offer:

  • Global virtual work environment (although some positions may need to operate within specific time zones)
  • 100% Company paid medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Financial and Mental Health wellness programs
  • Paid time off includes: responsible time off policy (RTO), sick time complying with all State and Federal guidelines, and of course... Company recognized Holidays!!
  • Vested interest in developing and growing our people
  • Generous total rewards package which includes equitable base pay, potential for bonuses, equities.
  • The pay range for our roles are market based and commensurate with multiple factors. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws; with the salary starting at $120,000.
  • These statements are meant to comply for positions in the U.S., for positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions in Colorado, and New York City, the statements are to comply with applicable laws.
Job Type
  • Regular, Full-time
  • Location: Remote



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

At VERSES, we value diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. VERSES will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.


Recruitment Agencies or IT Outsourcing

Thank you for your interest in wanting to help out as a recruitment or IT outsourcing partner. We currently are not accepting additional help from external vendors. No agencies please.

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