Zscaler
AI Ethics & Human Impact Lead
$150K–$215K
Bellevue, Washington, USA +3 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Bellevue, Washington, USA
Remote - Illinois, USA
Santa Clara, California, USA
Santa Clara, California, USA - Education
- An advanced degree or equivalent applied experience in a field requiring sustained ethical reasoning.
About the job
Architects and leads Zscaler’s ethical and human-impact program for AI used in people systems and workforce-adjacent contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop an AI ethics framework and decision criteria for people systems and workforce-adjacent AI.
- Lead Human Impact Assessments and independently pause, challenge, or escalate AI initiatives that pose unacceptable risks to employees or candidates.
- Maintain Zscaler’s ethical position on workplace AI and monitor the global regulatory landscape.
What they ask for
- Advanced understanding of AI/ML technologies and practical literacy sufficient to interrogate system design and identify risks.
- Advanced degree or equivalent applied experience in a field requiring sustained ethical reasoning.
- Subject matter expertise in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or organizational ethics.
- Proven executive-level influence and independent judgment, with ability to translate ethical concepts into actionable language for technical, legal, and business audiences.
Nice to have
- Experience building or leading an AI ethics or responsible technology function.
- Experience with HR technology, people analytics, or workforce-related AI tools; background in labor economics, future of work research, or employment rights.
Pay
$150,500 — $215,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AI/ML
AI focus
Establishes ethical frameworks and conducts human-impact assessments for AI used in people systems and workforce-adjacent contexts; evaluates risks and supports responsible workplace AI use.
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