Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's intelligent ecosystems. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight, driving breakthroughs in human-machine collaboration, autonomous systems, and ethical AI governance. Shape how industries adapt to quantum computing integration, neural interfaces, and decentralized AI networks while ensuring responsible innovation.
Our Austin hub thrives at the intersection of technology and culture, offering unparalleled resources for world-changing projects. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and government futurists in an environment that values bold ideas and intellectual rigor.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems (neural-symbolic AI, quantum-enhanced ML)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging tech disruptors (bio-AI, AGI safety frameworks)
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks for global regulatory bodies
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite executives at World Economic Forum summits
- Author white papers on AI societal impact (job transformation, climate modeling)
- Mentor PhD researchers in human-AI symbiosis projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic tech consulting
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI ethics or quantum machine learning
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning) for tech adoption
- Proven track record advising on $1B+ AI transformation initiatives
- Deep knowledge of regulatory landscapes (EU AI Act, US AI Bill of Rights)
- Fluency in Python/PyTorch for prototyping conceptual AI systems
- Experience with neuro-symbolic integration and explainable AI frameworks