Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pioneering role blends cutting-edge AI development with forward-thinking scenario planning to define how humanity will interact with intelligent systems in the near future. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant algorithms, ethical AI frameworks, and immersive metaverse interfaces while advising C-suite executives on tech evolution risks and opportunities.
Join our Austin-based innovation hub where your work directly influences how Fortune 500 companies navigate the AI-driven landscape. We offer unparalleled resources for experimentation, including access to our quantum computing cluster and partnership with MIT's FutureTech Lab.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 AI adoption roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead research on generative AI ethics and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Design human-AI interaction protocols for next-gen AR/VR ecosystems
- Quantify socio-economic impacts of autonomous system integration
- Coordinate with NASA and DARPA on space AI applications
- Mentor junior researchers in futuristic technology forecasting
- Present findings at World Economic Forum and IEEE summits
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computer Science, or Futuristics with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on machine learning evolution
- Expertise in quantum-resistant cryptography and neural-symbolic integration
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 on AI transformation
- Deep understanding of metaverse interoperability standards
- Security clearance eligibility (TS/SCI preferred)
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and causal inference frameworks