AI Ethics & Human Impact Lead

Bellevue, Washington, USA; Remote - Illinois, USA; Santa Clara, California, USA. Posted 15 days ago

The role

This person will develop and implement an AI Ethics Framework for People systems and workforce-adjacent AI. They will serve as an independent ethics authority, able to pause, challenge, or escalate AI initiatives, and lead Human Impact Assessments for AI tools.

What you will do

Develop and implement a comprehensive AI Ethics Framework for People systems and workforce-adjacent AI
Serve as an independent ethics authority with the mandate to pause, challenge, or escalate AI initiatives
Design and lead Human Impact Assessments (HIAs) for AI tools
Articulate and maintain the ethical position on the purpose of AI in the workplace
Monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape to ensure proactive compliance

Required qualifications

Advanced understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
An advanced degree or equivalent applied experience in a field requiring sustained ethical reasoning
Deep practical literacy in how AI and machine learning systems work
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or organizational ethics
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and influence at the executive level
Exceptional ability to translate abstract ethical concepts into clear, actionable language for technical, legal, and business audiences

Nice to have

Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
Direct experience building or leading an AI ethics or responsible technology function
Specific experience with HR technology, people analytics, or workforce-related AI tools
Background in labor economics, future of work research, or employment rights

Benefits

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks

Before you apply

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its recruiting processes for candidates who request them

About the company

Zscaler is a cloud security company whose Zero Trust Exchange platform protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The company describes itself as building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence.