Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future of human-AI collaboration. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate complex innovations into actionable business frameworks. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop next-generation AI systems that redefine industries while ensuring ethical and sustainable integration into society.
Our Austin headquarters offers an immersive environment where cutting-edge research meets practical application. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry pioneers, and disruptive startups to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and autonomous ecosystems. The position includes executive stakeholder engagement, patent development opportunities, and travel to global innovation hubs.
Responsibilities
- Architect strategic roadmaps for AI integration in 2026+ business models and societal frameworks
- Lead multidisciplinary research teams developing generative AI, quantum machine learning, and neuro-symbolic systems
- Translate complex technical concepts into executive-level presentations and investor proposals
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Identify emerging technology disruptors through patent analysis and academic partnerships
- Develop predictive models for AI's impact on workforce evolution and economic structures
- Represent company at global tech summits and policy discussions on AI regulation
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record in deploying production-scale AI systems with measurable ROI
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and explainable AI
- Published research in top-tier AI journals or conference proceedings (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
- Certification in AI ethics frameworks (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)
- Experience with quantum computing platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti) or neuromorphic engineering
- Exceptional communication skills bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating AI-driven business transformation or societal impact projects