Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to pioneer breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while leading cross-disciplinary teams in transforming theoretical concepts into tangible innovations. This role blends visionary thinking with actionable execution at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and human-centric design.
Our Austin headquarters operates at the forefront of technological evolution, offering unparalleled resources and collaborative freedom. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment that rewards bold ideas and disciplined execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year AI roadmaps aligned with 2026 societal and technological trends
- Lead research initiatives in quantum-AI convergence and ethical autonomous systems
- Design human-AI interaction protocols for next-generation neural interfaces
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate strategy
- Pioneer responsible AI frameworks for emerging biotech-cybernetic applications
- Present findings at global futurist forums and peer-reviewed journals
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams in speculative technology prototyping
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field with 8+ years AI research
- Proven track record in publishing peer-reviewed papers on speculative AI
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and emergent systems architecture
- Deep understanding of AI ethics frameworks and governance models
- Experience with neural interface design and human-computer symbiosis
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology forecasting accuracy
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks