Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we prepare for the 2026 digital frontier. We seek an AI Futurist to architect tomorrow's intelligent ecosystems today. This role demands a visionary who can translate emerging AI paradigms into transformative business strategies while navigating ethical implications and technological disruptions. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop next-generation AI frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026.
Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge research facilities, collaboration with Nobel laureates, and unparalleled exposure to quantum computing and neural network innovations. This position reports directly to our Chief Technology Officer and includes equity participation in groundbreaking ventures.
Responsibilities
- Architect strategic AI roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead R&D initiatives in generative AI, autonomous systems, and human-AI symbiosis
- Develop ethical AI governance frameworks for global deployment
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate AI-driven innovation into core business models
- Represent Nexus at global tech summits and policy forums shaping 2026 AI regulations
- Mentor AI ethics taskforce and publish thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Drive quantum-AI convergence projects with MIT and Stanford partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI Ethics, or Futuristics with 8+ years industry experience
- Proven track record developing enterprise-scale AI systems deployed in regulated industries
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, neural-symbolic AI, and AGI safety protocols
- Published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML) or policy journals
- Fluency in AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF) and regulatory landscape
- Experience leading cross-continental teams across 5+ time zones
- Portfolio demonstrating AI system impact on $100M+ revenue streams
- Certification in Quantum Computing Architecture (IBM Q) or equivalent