Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the 2026 digital landscape. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to redefine human-machine interaction and pioneer next-generation intelligent systems. This role bridges bleeding-edge AI research with market-ready innovation, requiring a blend of technical depth and strategic foresight. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neuro-implant engineers, and decentralized network architects to shape products that will define the decade. Our Austin campus features biometric labs and generative design studios where your ideas become tangible prototypes.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI integration across healthcare, climate tech, and neural interfaces
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping generative AI systems for autonomous decision-making
- Analyze quantum computing convergence points to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Design ethical frameworks for sentient AI development and deployment
- Present futurist insights to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Publish thought leadership in IEEE journals and TechCrunch's 2026 series
Qualifications
- PhD in Machine Learning or equivalent experience with 7+ years in AI/ML architecture
- Published research in quantum machine learning or neuromorphic computing
- Proven track record of forecasting tech adoption curves (e.g., Gartner hype cycle)
- Expertise in federated learning and blockchain-based AI governance
- Experience with generative adversarial networks and diffusion models
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 3 commercialized AI products with >1M users
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., University of Houston) preferred