Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary AI Futurist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to transform industries through quantum computing, neural interfaces, and autonomous systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries while shaping humanity's digital future.
Our award-winning team operates from a LEED-certified campus in downtown San Francisco, offering unlimited learning stipends, flexible hybrid work, and equity in a pre-IPO unicorn. If you're driven to solve tomorrow's challenges today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year AI innovation roadmaps using predictive analytics and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in quantum machine learning and neuro-symbolic AI
- Partner with Fortune 500 clients to deploy futuristic AI solutions
- Present disruptive tech frameworks at global conferences like Web Summit
- Mentor PhD researchers in emerging AI paradigms
- Secure $10M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Pioneer ethical AI frameworks for post-quantum computing era
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computer Science, or Futurism with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science) on AI ethics
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum neural networks
- Proven track record of commercializing breakthrough AI technologies
- Deep understanding of Singularity Institute and Long-term AI Safety principles
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing frameworks
- Exceptional strategic communication with C-suite executives
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ AI systems deployed at scale