Job Description
Shape the future as Nexus Innovations' inaugural AI Futurist, leading our charge into the technological frontier of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-gen AI ecosystem, blending cutting-edge research with market foresight. Join our elite team at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human augmentation, and sustainable innovation, where your ideas will directly influence products impacting billions.
Position yourself at the nexus of technological revolution in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, offering unparalleled resources and a culture that rewards audacious thinking. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision to define how humanity will interact with AI in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute AI roadmaps targeting 2026+ technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in building next-generation AI prototypes and products
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Partner with C-suite to align AI strategy with long-term business objectives
- Represent Nexus at global tech forums and publish thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Establish ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Mentor innovation lab teams exploring quantum-AI convergence and neuro-symbolic systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field with 8+ years AI research experience
- Proven track record of deploying production AI systems at scale (GPT-4 level or equivalent)
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and explainable AI
- Published research in top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, Nature AI) with 50+ citations
- Experience with ethical AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Proficiency in quantum computing fundamentals and neuromorphic hardware
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business initiatives