Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a visionary AI Futurist to architect the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a strategic innovator who will anticipate, design, and implement next-generation AI solutions that will redefine industries. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to map 3-5 year technology roadmaps, spearhead research into emerging AI paradigms, and lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough applications. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical AI concepts into market-defining realities.
Why Nexus Innovations? We're the incubator for tomorrow's technology today, with a portfolio of 120+ AI patents and partnerships with MIT and Stanford's AI labs. Our culture rewards audacious thinking and provides executive-level exposure to Fortune 500 clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 AI technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Lead research initiatives in quantum AI, neural-symbolic integration, and AGI safety protocols
- Design and prototype AI systems with 10x efficiency improvements over current benchmarks
- Present strategic AI insights to C-suite executives and board members quarterly
- Mentor a team of 15+ AI researchers and engineers through innovation sprints
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through compelling technology investment cases
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years experience
- Published research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Proven track record of deploying production AI systems with measurable business impact
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and explainable AI
- Experience leading cross-continental AI research teams of 20+ members
- Strong background in ethical AI frameworks and regulatory compliance
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ industry-disrupting AI innovations