Job Description
Shape the ethical frontier of 2026 technology at Nexus Horizons. We're seeking a visionary AI Ethics & Futurist Lead to navigate the complex intersection of emerging technologies and human values. Join our cross-disciplinary team architecting responsible AI frameworks for post-quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and autonomous systems. This pivotal role bridges technical innovation with societal impact, ensuring our breakthroughs advance humanity while safeguarding ethical boundaries.
As a thought leader in our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neuroscientists, and policy architects to develop governance protocols for technologies that will redefine human experience by 2026. We offer unparalleled resources and a culture where your ethical foresight directly shapes tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design ethical governance frameworks for generative AI and quantum-encrypted systems
- Lead stakeholder workshops on responsible deployment of neuro-implant technologies
- Develop predictive models for societal impacts of autonomous decision-making systems
- Author whitepapers on digital consciousness and machine rights for 2026 policy summits
- Partner with UN agencies to establish global standards for AI transparency
- Mentor cross-functional teams in ethical risk assessment methodologies
- Advocate for inclusive design in human-AI symbiotic interfaces
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Philosophy of Technology, or Cognitive Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years developing AI governance frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Published research on post-quantum cryptography ethics or neuro-technology impacts
- Expertise in ISO/IEC 42001 and IEEE 7000 standards
- Proven track record advising UN/WHO tech ethics committees
- Deep understanding of transhumanist ethics and human-machine augmentation
- Experience with participatory foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi technique)
- Proficient in Python for ethical simulation modeling