Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking an AI Futurist Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This visionary role bridges bleeding-edge AI research with market-ready applications, transforming how industries prepare for exponential technological shifts. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and Fortune 500 leaders to shape the next decade's digital landscape. Our Austin hub offers unmatched resources, including quantum computing access and a $50M innovation lab. If you're passionate about creating tangible futures, this is where your legacy begins.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen neural networks and AGI frameworks
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum AI, biocomputing, sentient interfaces)
- Author whitepapers and keynote presentations at Davos, CES, and Singularity Summit
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding through federal grants and private partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates in AI ethics and responsible development frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 8+ years in applied research
- Published work in Nature/Science on transformer architectures or quantum machine learning
- Proven track record of scaling AI systems from lab to production (10M+ users)
- Deep expertise in AGI safety protocols and alignment research
- Experience securing DARPA/NIH grants for futuristic technology initiatives
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ industry-transforming AI deployments