Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape 2026's digital landscape. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect next-generation intelligent systems that will redefine industries. This role bridges bleeding-edge AI research with practical business strategy, requiring both technical depth and foresight. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive models, ethical frameworks, and implementation roadmaps for emerging technologies. Our Austin hub offers an unparalleled environment for innovation, with state-of-the-art labs and collaborative spaces designed to accelerate breakthroughs. If you're passionate about creating tangible impact through AI and thrive in dynamic, forward-thinking settings, this is your opportunity to help build tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI strategy roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead development of predictive models for industry disruption forecasting
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for emerging autonomous systems
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Present strategic insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Research and evaluate quantum computing applications for AI optimization
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years applied research
- Proven expertise in deploying production-level ML systems at scale
- Deep understanding of transformer architectures and generative AI limitations
- Published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
- Experience with ethical AI frameworks and responsible development practices
- Strong background in strategic technology forecasting and scenario planning
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to diverse audiences