Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking visionary AI Futurist Research Leads to architect tomorrow's intelligent systems. Shape the future of autonomous decision-making, quantum-enhanced machine learning, and human-AI symbiosis. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into real-world breakthroughs.
As part of our elite research cadre, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and pioneer next-gen neural architectures. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and a budget for experimental infrastructure. Help define how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement cutting-edge AI systems for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum computing integration
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier AI journals and conferences
- Collaborate with government agencies on AI policy standards
- Mentor PhD candidates in next-generation neural network design
- Secure $2M+ annual research grants from federal and private sources
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 10+ years research experience
- Proven track record publishing in NeurIPS, ICML, or Nature ML
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum ML
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow at research-grade implementation level
- Deep understanding of AI ethics and alignment research
- Experience securing federal SBIR grants or DARPA projects
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems affecting >1M users