Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with forward-thinking strategic planning to develop frameworks for autonomous decision-making, predictive analytics, and human-AI collaboration. You'll work in our Austin Innovation Hub alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners to shape the ethical and operational blueprints for tomorrow's digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI roadmaps for 2026+ technological adoption across healthcare, logistics, and climate sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant AI architectures
- Establish governance frameworks for autonomous systems with embedded ethical safeguards
- Develop predictive models for AI-driven market disruption and opportunity analysis
- Collaborate with neuroscientists to create brain-computer interface prototypes
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field with 5+ years AI research experience
- Published work in top-tier journals (Nature AI, Science Robotics) on neural networks or AGI
- Expertise in transformer architectures, federated learning, and explainable AI
- Proven track record of developing AI ethics frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and quantum computing simulation tools
- Experience with regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIST AI RMF) and international tech policy
- Exceptional ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies