Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist Lead to spearhead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role demands a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies and human-centric design. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries within the next 36 months.
Why Nexus Innovations? We're a B-Corporation backed by NASA and Google Ventures, dedicated to ethical tech deployment. Our Austin campus features a quantum computing lab and neurodiversity-focused R&D spaces.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 AI innovation strategy aligned with global tech trends
- Lead prototyping of next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Partner with Fortune 500 clients to implement future-ready solutions
- Present breakthrough concepts at TED-style industry summits
- Mentor a team of 15 futurists, ethicists, and AI engineers
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships
- Publish whitepapers in MIT Technology Review and Future Science Journal
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Cognitive Science, or Futurism (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in strategic tech leadership with proven 5-year impact
- Published research on human-AI symbiosis or neural interfaces
- Expertise in ethical AI frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Portfolio of deployed future-tech projects with measurable ROI
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing basics
- Speaker credentials at Web Summit or similar venues