Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of 2026 as Nexus Horizons' inaugural AI Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation AI roadmap, bridging quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable tech. This pioneering role demands cross-industry foresight to position us at the convergence of biotech, climate AI, and autonomous systems. Join our elite innovation lab where your strategic insights will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments for 2026 initiatives.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're the incubator for tomorrow's breakthroughs – our Austin campus houses the world's largest quantum-AI hybrid lab, and our 2026 portfolio includes projects with NASA, DARPA, and global climate coalitions. This isn't just a job; it's your legacy-defining opportunity to define humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 AI strategy integrating quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, and climate prediction models
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Partner with C-suite to align R&D investments with 2026 market disruption forecasts
- Present future-tech roadmaps to Fortune 500 clients and government innovation boards
- Oversee development of proprietary AI models predicting 2026 industry convergence points
- Establish global standards for responsible AI deployment in sensitive domains (healthcare, defense)
- Drive innovation sprints with MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich research partners
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/Computer Science with 10+ years in quantum machine learning or neuromorphic computing
- Proven track record of commercializing future-tech (e.g., launched quantum/AI products pre-2020)
- Deep expertise in climate AI models, autonomous system ethics, and neural interface protocols
- Strategic consulting experience with Fortune 500 on 2020-2025 tech transitions
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI's societal impact (2020-2023)
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for defense-adjacent AI projects
- Fluency in projecting tech adoption curves across 5+ emerging verticals