Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to lead cutting-edge research and development in emerging technologies that will define tomorrow's digital ecosystem. This hybrid role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate market shifts, design ethical AI frameworks, and pioneer solutions for autonomous systems, quantum computing integration, and neural interfaces.
As a key member of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to prototype next-gen AI applications while ensuring alignment with sustainable development goals. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, innovation-driven environment with competitive benefits, including equity participation in breakthrough projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI implementation across healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-ML hybrid systems for predictive analytics
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous decision-making algorithms
- Conduct scenario planning for climate-resilient infrastructure using AI-driven simulations
- Present findings to C-suite executives and regulatory bodies through compelling data narratives
- Secure $2M+ in research grants for future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 5+ years in strategic technology forecasting
- Published research in top-tier AI journals (NeurIPS, ICML) or equivalent industry impact
- Expertise in federated learning and explainable AI (XAI) frameworks
- Proven track record of translating theoretical concepts into commercial applications
- Certification in AI ethics (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)
- Experience with policy advisory roles for technology governance
- Portfolio demonstrating work on human-AI symbiotic systems