Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the 2026 digital landscape. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to pioneer next-generation solutions that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge research with visionary leadership to shape AI adoption across sectors. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems. Our culture rewards bold innovation with flexible schedules, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in breakthrough patents. Help us build tomorrow, today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-encrypted neural networks
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Present visionary strategies at global tech summits (CES, Web Summit)
- Author white papers on AI's societal impact by 2030
- Mentor PhD candidates in our Future Leaders program
- Secure $5M+ in research grants for 2026 initiative projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, NeurIPS)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and federated learning
- Proven track record of scaling AI systems to 10M+ users
- Fluency in Python, PyTorch, and quantum programming languages
- Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ AI patents or commercialized products