Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we architect tomorrow's digital landscape. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role merges cutting-edge AI research with visionary strategic planning to develop solutions for autonomous systems, quantum computing integration, and human-AI symbiosis. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco incubator.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead development of predictive AI models forecasting 2026 tech trends
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems
- Shape corporate strategy for quantum-AI hybrid solutions
- Present findings to global policymakers and industry leaders
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-focused AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping futuristic AI applications
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 3-5 year impact
- Author white papers on AI governance and human-AI collaboration
- Advect board-level decisions on quantum-AI integration strategies
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets for 2026 technology incubation
- Mentor PhD candidates in next-generation AI ethics research
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 8+ years R&D experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI or quantum computing
- Proven track record in scaling AI systems to enterprise-level
- Expertise in federated learning and ethical AI frameworks
- Experience with quantum algorithms and hardware acceleration
- Strategic consulting background for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep understanding of singularity theory and AGI development paths
- Public speaking at global tech conferences (TED, Davos, etc.)