Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by the end of this decade. This role combines cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to develop roadmaps for autonomous systems, quantum-integrated machine learning, and human-AI symbiosis. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin innovation hub, leveraging a $50M R&D budget to turn sci-fi concepts into commercial reality.
Our culture values intellectual curiosity over credentials, offering unparalleled flexibility to pursue moonshot projects. Enjoy premium benefits including unlimited sabbaticals, equity in breakthrough patents, and access to our exclusive FutureLab incubator.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI-driven automation in healthcare, logistics, and climate modeling
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant neural networks
- Partner with governments and Fortune 100 companies to shape AI policy frameworks
- Author white papers on emerging ethical AI paradigms for 2026+ ecosystems
- Curate annual 'FutureTech Summit' showcasing breakthrough prototypes
- Drive commercialization of 3+ AI patents annually
- Mentor next-generation AI ethicists through our Horizon Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in AI/ML, Cognitive Science, or Futurology (or equivalent disruptive portfolio)
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, or equivalent) on AI ethics or emergent systems
- Proven track record of commercializing AI innovations with $10M+ impact
- Deep expertise in quantum computing architectures and neuromorphic hardware
- Experience advising policymakers on AI governance frameworks
- Portfolio of at least 2 open-source projects with 5k+ GitHub stars
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to C-suite audiences