Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking an AI Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's intelligent systems. As a visionary pioneer, you'll shape our AI roadmap, pioneer quantum-computing applications, and design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to transform theoretical possibilities into market-leading innovations.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for research and development, including access to quantum simulators and cross-functional AI labs. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to redefine human-machine symbiosis. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible research budgets, and dedicated time for academic publications.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic AI roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead research in quantum-AI hybrid systems and neural-symbolic integration
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Architect scalable AI infrastructure supporting billion-parameter models
- Partner with product teams to translate theoretical research into commercial applications
- Present findings at industry summits and publish in top-tier AI journals
- Mentor cross-functional teams in emerging AI paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/ML or equivalent with 5+ years in applied research
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing
- Published record in NeurIPS/ICML/AAAI conferences or equivalent
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow with distributed training expertise
- Deep understanding of AI ethics and bias mitigation techniques
- Experience with MLOps pipelines for large-scale deployments
- Ability to translate complex concepts into stakeholder-ready roadmaps