Job Description
Are you ready to define the technological landscape of 2026?
Nexus Horizon Systems is seeking a visionary Senior Strategic AI Architect to lead our cutting-edge initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between theoretical future tech and practical implementation, steering our roadmap toward a smarter, more autonomous future. Join a team that is not just building for today, but architecting the foundation for the year 2026 and beyond.
Why Join Us?
- Work on next-generation artificial intelligence systems.
- Shape high-level strategy with direct impact on product direction.
- Competitive compensation package and equity options.
- Flexible remote-first culture with a vibrant Austin hub.
We are looking for a leader who is as comfortable with quantum computing concepts as they are with deep learning frameworks. If you have a passion for the future and a track record of delivering scalable solutions, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Roadmap Planning: Define and execute the long-term AI architecture strategy for the 2026 product cycle, ensuring scalability and future-proofing.
- System Design: Lead the architectural design of complex machine learning pipelines and distributed systems using cloud-native technologies.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor a team of senior engineers and data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices in code quality.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, security teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- R&D Integration: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., neuromorphic computing, advanced NLP) and integrate viable components into our production environment.
- Performance Optimization: Oversee the optimization of model inference times and resource utilization to ensure 99.99% uptime.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior AI or architecture role.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and distributed computing frameworks (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to think strategically about long-term tech trends, specifically relevant to the 2026 timeframe.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated history of solving difficult technical problems with scalable, elegant solutions.