Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the 2026 digital frontier. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's intelligent systems today. This role combines cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to shape our product roadmap for the post-quantum era. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley visionaries in our Austin innovation hub, where your work will directly influence global tech standards.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the flexibility to work from our state-of-the-art campus or remotely. Our benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 4-day work weeks, and sabbatical programs for deep research projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive AI models for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen neural architectures
- Author white papers on quantum-AI convergence for industry summits
- Advocate ethical AI frameworks at global policy forums
- Mentor PhD candidates in our AI Accelerator program
- Secure $5M+ in research grants for emerging technology initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/ML or equivalent with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (NeurIPS, Nature AI)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum computing fundamentals
- Proven track record of commercializing AI research
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology landscape projections
- Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences