Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking visionary AI Futurist Strategists to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 horizon. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop ethical frameworks, prototype next-gen systems, and guide product roadmaps that redefine possibilities.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where curiosity meets impact. With competitive compensation, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements, we empower our team to pioneer breakthroughs while maintaining work-life harmony. If you're passionate about sculpting a smarter future, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI integration into emerging markets by 2026
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping generative AI systems and quantum computing interfaces
- Conduct scenario planning for technological singularity implications on global industries
- Author thought leadership publications on ethical AI governance and human-AI symbiosis
- Design immersive AR/VR experiences for collaborative metaverse environments
- Partner with policy think tanks to shape regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems
- Identify and secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech innovators
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in AI, Cognitive Science, or Futurology
- 5+ years in strategic technology planning with proven impact on product roadmaps
- Deep expertise in generative AI, quantum computing, and neural interfaces
- Published research in top-tier journals/conferences on AI ethics or human-computer interaction
- Portfolio demonstrating system architecture for complex emergent technologies
- Experience with scenario modeling and foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Certification in AI governance frameworks (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)