Job Description
Join our visionary 2026 Futures Lab at Horizon Innovations, where tomorrow's solutions become today's reality. We're seeking an AI Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of intelligent systems that will redefine industries by 2026. This role merges cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to develop roadmaps for autonomous decision-making, generative AI ethics, and human-AI symbiosis. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams and neuroscientists to prototype solutions that solve humanity's grandest challenges.
Position includes competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work in Austin's thriving tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Design 2026 AI strategy frameworks for enterprise clients in healthcare, logistics, and finance sectors
- Lead cross-functional labs prototyping generative AI systems with ethical guardrails
- Develop predictive models for AI adoption impact on labor markets and regulatory landscapes
- Present futures research to C-suite executives and government innovation boards
- Author white papers on quantum-AI convergence and AGI safety protocols
- Mentor interdisciplinary teams in human-centered AI design principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futuristics with 5+ years applied AI research
- Published work on LLM optimization, neural-symbolic AI, or AI alignment
- Experience with foresight methodologies (scenario planning, horizon scanning)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and quantum computing SDKs
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused AI projects (autonomous systems, bio-AI interfaces)
- Security clearance eligibility for government-contracted innovation projects
- Track record of translating complex AI concepts into executive strategy