Job Description
Are you ready to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow? 2026 Labs is seeking a visionary Senior AI Strategist to lead our 2026 Future Initiative. We are building the infrastructure for a post-silicon era, focusing on quantum computing integration and advanced neural architectures. In this role, you will define the roadmap that transitions us from current AI capabilities to the autonomous systems of 2026 and beyond.
We are looking for a leader who doesn't just follow trends but sets them. You will collaborate with top-tier engineers, ethicists, and product designers to ensure our technology is not only powerful but responsible and scalable.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Vision: Define and execute the 5-year technology roadmap for the 2026 Initiative, aligning R&D with business objectives.
- R&D Leadership: Lead a cross-functional team of AI researchers and engineers to prototype and validate next-gen algorithms.
- Market Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis of emerging technologies to identify high-impact opportunities for competitive advantage.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership and secure buy-in for major capital investments.
- Ethical AI: Establish and enforce frameworks for responsible AI development, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
- Partnerships: Forge strategic alliances with academic institutions and tech giants to accelerate innovation.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within the tech industry, with a focus on AI or advanced engineering.
- Tech Stack: Profound understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Strategic Mindset: Proven track record of defining product strategies that result in significant market growth.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate technical vision to non-technical stakeholders and investors.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, high-impact problems in fast-paced environments.