Job Description
Shape the future as our lead AI Futurist Strategist at Innovate Tomorrow Labs. We're seeking visionary pioneers to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our multidisciplinary team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. You'll develop transformative AI roadmaps, anticipate technological disruptions, and guide our innovation pipeline toward quantum-resistant architectures and autonomous decision frameworks.
Why Join Us? Our startup accelerator offers equity participation, patent bonuses, and dedicated R&D budgets for moonshot projects. Work in our state-of-the-art 'Future Lab' with quantum computing access and collaborate with Nobel laureates. Enjoy flexible schedules, unlimited learning stipends, and biannual innovation retreats in global tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing autonomous systems with ethical governance frameworks
- Anticipate and mitigate risks from emerging AI disruptors using predictive modeling
- Architect quantum-resistant neural networks for next-gen security applications
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Pioneer human-AI collaboration protocols for workforce transformation
- Publish thought leadership in Nature Futures and IEEE journals
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computer Science, or Futurism with 8+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of deploying production AI systems at scale
- Deep expertise in neural architecture search and transformer evolution
- Published research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML) or equivalent impact
- Proficiency in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Experience with quantum computing interfaces (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Certification in AI Ethics (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)
- Portfolio of deployed systems with >1M user impact