Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's digital transformation. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's next-generation technological paradigms. This pivotal role bridges bleeding-edge AI research with enterprise innovation, shaping how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous systems, quantum computing integration, and ethical AI frameworks. Your strategic foresight will directly influence Fortune 500 roadmaps while pioneering breakthrough solutions in human-AI symbiosis.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform visionary concepts into scalable realities. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent groundbreaking methodologies, and lead cross-disciplinary initiatives that redefine industry standards. This isn't just a job—it's your platform to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 AI implementation roadmaps for C-suite executives across healthcare, fintech, and manufacturing sectors
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks balancing innovation with societal impact
- Lead quantum-AI hybrid system research initiatives with MIT and Stanford partnerships
- Conduct horizon-scanning analyses for emerging technologies (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Present strategic briefings to global stakeholders at Davos and World Economic Forums
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams of PhD researchers and industry specialists
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through visionary proposal development
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI Ethics, or Futuristics with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI governance or quantum computing applications
- Proven track record of scaling AI initiatives in regulated environments (FDA/SEC compliance)
- Deep expertise in ISO/IEC 42001 and EU AI Act regulatory landscapes
- Exceptional systems thinking ability modeling complex socio-technical ecosystems
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages (Qiskit)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ enterprise-level AI transformation projects
- Security clearance eligibility for national AI strategy initiatives