Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the AI landscape for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist AI Strategist to define the next paradigm of intelligent systems. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, shaping how AI will transform industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with world-class engineers, ethicists, and industry disruptors to build ethical, scalable AI frameworks that redefine human-machine collaboration.
Why Nexus Innovations? We're a Google-backed incubator pioneering AGI-safe pathways with 23 industry-first deployments. Our San Francisco hub offers patent-pending neuro-symbolic AI infrastructure and direct access to $2B in innovation funding. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in technologies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI roadmaps for 2026-2030 horizon, aligning with quantum computing and neuromorphic computing breakthroughs
- Lead cross-functional task forces to develop ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Identify emerging AI paradigms (e.g., generative agents, cognitive architectures) and commercialization pathways
- Design human-AI collaboration interfaces for enterprise clients in healthcare, logistics, and climate tech
- Produce strategic foresight reports on AI's societal impact by 2026 for Fortune 100 partners
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through NSF and DARPA proposals for 2026 AI initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Machine Learning/Cognitive Science or 8+ years in AI strategy with 2026+ foresight projects
- Published research on AI safety or explainable AI in NeurIPS/ICML/AAAI proceedings
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq) and neuromorphic hardware
- Proven track record of commercializing AI products with $10M+ ARR impact
- Expertise in AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF) and regulatory landscape evolution
- Portfolio of 2026+ technology predictions with ≥80% accuracy validation
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for government AI collaboration projects