Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. As a key architect of tomorrow's digital landscape, you'll bridge cutting-edge AI with emerging paradigms like quantum computing and neuro-interfaces, transforming industries through strategic foresight.
At Nexus Horizon Labs, we don't just predict the future – we build it. Our Austin-based innovation hub thrives on audacious thinkers who reimagine possibilities. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and human-machine interfaces
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype next-gen AI applications for healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural-enhanced decision-making
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and industry consortiums
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs on long-term AI safety initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Futuristics with 8+ years of strategic tech experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI ethics or quantum machine learning
- Proven track record leading AI transformation projects at Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in predictive modeling for technology adoption curves
- Deep understanding of neuro-symbolic AI and quantum computing principles
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio of implemented future-tech strategies (2018-2024)