Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as we redefine the technological frontier for 2026. We seek a visionary AI Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype breakthrough AI systems, forecast industry disruptions, and shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neuroscientists, and sustainability experts to develop solutions that will fundamentally transform human-machine interaction by 2026. This position offers unparalleled influence in setting global technology standards and requires both deep technical expertise and bold strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 3-year AI innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems (quantum neural networks, AGI frameworks)
- Forecast industry disruptions and competitive threats through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate futuristic technologies into enterprise strategy
- Present findings to global tech forums and publish thought leadership on AI's 2026 trajectory
- Drive ethical AI frameworks ensuring responsible development of autonomous systems
- Mentor researchers in emerging fields like bio-AI interfaces and quantum machine learning
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field with 10+ years AI/ML experience
- Proven track record forecasting technological trends (3+ years horizon)
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AGI research, or neuromorphic systems
- Published work in top-tier AI journals or conference proceedings (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
- Experience leading cross-functional R&D teams with $5M+ budgets
- Strong network within global AI research communities (OpenAI, DeepMind, FAIR)
- Portfolio demonstrating futuristic prototypes or patents in emerging AI domains
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management preferred