Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect 2026's digital landscape. We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to translate emerging technologies into market-ready innovations. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with commercial strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to prototype next-gen solutions while collaborating with Fortune 500 partners. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and design scalable infrastructure for the coming decade's technological inflection points.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI/ML, quantum algorithms, and neuro-interfaces
- Lead R&D initiatives in ethical autonomous systems and predictive modeling
- Design commercialization strategies for emerging biotech-AI convergence applications
- Partner with policy think tanks to shape regulatory frameworks for future tech
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Build and mentor a team of futurist researchers and data scientists
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier AI/quantum computing journals (NeurIPS, Nature)
- Proven track record in scaling ML systems to production environments
- Deep expertise in ethical AI frameworks and bias mitigation techniques
- Experience with quantum computing platforms (Qiskit, Cirq) or neuromorphic hardware
- Certification in technology foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech commercialization projects