Job Description
Join HorizonShift Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking an AI Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, where quantum computing meets neural interfaces and decentralized AI systems redefine human potential. This role blends visionary thinking with actionable strategy to shape how humanity interfaces with artificial intelligence in the next paradigm shift.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen AI paradigms while ensuring ethical frameworks keep pace with exponential growth. Our Austin hub offers a collaborative environment where your insights directly influence products impacting billions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 AI implementation roadmaps aligning quantum computing advances with human augmentation goals
- Lead research in emergent AI paradigms: neural-symbolic integration, swarm intelligence, and generative adversarial networks
- Architect ethical governance frameworks for autonomous AI systems operating at planetary scale
- Partner with neurotech firms to design brain-AI interfaces for next-gen human-machine symbiosis
- Produce strategic white papers on AI's societal impact by 2026 for Fortune 100 clients
- Mentor futurist teams in scenario planning for post-scarcity AI economies
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Cognitive Science, or Futurology with 5+ years in strategic AI planning
- Published research on quantum machine learning or neural-symbolic systems
- Expertise in forecasting exponential technologies (Moore's Law extensions, quantum annealing)
- Portfolio demonstrating ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems
- Proficiency in Python/TensorFlow for prototyping emergent AI architectures
- Experience advising C-suite on AI transformation with $500M+ impact
- Understanding of neurotech convergence points (BCI, neuromorphic chips)