Digital Ethics Specialist – AI literacy – IKEA

Vacature: IKEA in Amsterdam zoekt een Digital Ethics Specialist – AI literacy | Fulltime | Sluitingsdatum: onbekend.

“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”

“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”

Why you will love working with us

IKEA’s AI Adoption and Governance team is on the lookout for co-workers of tomorrow, who will help spearhead IKEA’s efforts to become a leader in Digital Ethics and Responsible AI. Our team believes that the future of AI at IKEA is driven by people who are flexible, value innovative problem-solving, and champion collaborative efforts. You will join a dynamic group that not only focuses on technological innovation but also on the ethical implications and contributions of these advancements. IKEA’s values are human-centric; likewise, our goal is to ensure we are an AI-powered company that is always steered by empowered co-workers.

You will play a key role in shaping AI use across our organization, enhancing trust among our customers and co-workers through responsible AI practices.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about using technology to benefit people and motivated to make IKEA a leader in Responsible AI literacy and education.

If you are driven by a passion for responsible AI and aspire to use AI to create a better world, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll be doing day to day

As a Digitial Ethics Specialist focused on AI Education and Literacy, you will lead the charge in developing and delivering AI-focused training programs across the entire organization. Your mission is to democratize AI literacy, ensuring that all employees, both technical and non-technical, are empowered and equipped with the knowledge and tools to engage with AI ethically and responsibly. You will steer the AI learning strategy and guide the direction of future-focused upskilling throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement comprehensive AI training programs that enhance AI literacy and
responsible AI practices among co-workers.
• Work closely with technical teams to upskill them in responsible AI practices and ensure
ethical AI development.
• Translate complex AI concepts into accessible, actionable insights for non-technical
stakeholders.
• Create engaging content and workshops to raise awareness about AI and its ethical
implications.
• Serve as an ambassador for Responsible AI, promoting a culture of continuous learning
and ethical AI use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI literacy into existing training and
development initiatives.
• Lead initiatives that align with our company’s commitment to sustainability, responsibility,
and inclusivity through AI education.

Who we are looking for
Ideally, you hold a Master’s Degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence or a related field and are in love with the idea of applying your skills to advance Ingka as a company that is deeply human-centric and responsible.

We are looking for co-workers who are:
• Big thinkers and generators of new ideas.
• Enthusiastic about embracing the challenges that lie ahead.
• Passionate educators that love demystifying complex topics.
• Proactive in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Collaborative, and committed to IKEA’s core values.
• Focused, curious, and thirsty for knowledge and improvement.
• Intent on career growth and opportunities.
• Embody the mission of IKEA and are committed to upholding its values of
sustainability, responsibility, and inclusivity.

You ideally have:
• A Master’s Degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing AI educational content and training
programs.
• Excellent communication skills and can translate AI jargon into easy-to-
understand strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing and assessing frameworks for the ethical implications of
AI.
• Good grasp of deep learning techniques and their foundation.
• Good knowledge of relevant programming languages (ideally Python), including
an understanding of concepts from functional and/or object-oriented coding
paradigms, and a good grasp of large data manipulation with SQL.
• Good knowledge of IKEA’s corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people.

Together as a team

Some of the perks that we offer:
• A workplace where you can be yourself
• Equal pay (our salaries are set independently of race, gender, age, or other
individual characteristics)
• Continuous opportunities for learning
• Co-worker discount
• World’s greatest colleagues
• Latest technology and lots of data challengesJoin us on our journey to shape the future of AI at IKEA while upholding our commitment to ethical and responsible practices. Together, we can create meaningful impact and improve the everyday lives of the many people.