Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking an AI Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to shape the future of human-machine collaboration. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, lead cross-functional moonshot projects, and influence global tech policy while operating from our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus overlooking the Bay Bridge.
Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and rapid prototyping. You'll have unparalleled resources including quantum computing access, a $50M annual innovation budget, and direct partnerships with NASA and MIT. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to architect the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year AI innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners
- Lead cross-functional teams in building generative AI systems for autonomous decision-making
- Identify and commercialize emerging technologies with trillion-dollar market potential
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and government committees
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks for global deployment
- Mentor PhD researchers in applied machine learning and neural architecture design
- Secure $10M+ in innovation grants from NSF and DARPA programs
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Cognitive Science, or related field (or equivalent breakthrough portfolio)
- 5+ years leading AI initiatives at FAANG-tier companies or national labs
- Published research in Nature/Science on generative models or neural networks
- Proven track record of commercializing AI technologies with $50M+ revenue impact
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing
- Security clearance for classified defense technology projects
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and distributed computing frameworks
- Keynote speaker at 3+ major AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)