Job Description
Shape the technological frontier of 2026. InnovateFutures Global is seeking a visionary AI Strategy Director to architect our next-generation AI roadmap. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing cutting-edge AI solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our Austin-based innovation hub where your expertise in emerging technologies will directly influence product development, policy frameworks, and market disruption strategies.
What We Offer:
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO tech leader
- Annual innovation budget for experimental projects
- Access to our 2026 Future Lab with quantum computing resources
- Flexible hybrid work with quarterly offsite retreats
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive AI strategy aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead research initiatives in generative AI and autonomous systems
- Collaborate with C-suite on ethical AI governance frameworks
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio for emerging tech ventures
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and industry partners
- Mentor AI talent across global engineering teams
- Monitor regulatory shifts affecting AI deployment by 2026
Qualifications
- 15+ years in AI/ML with 5+ years in strategic leadership
- Proven track record of launching AI products affecting $100M+ markets
- Expertise in federated learning and edge AI architectures
- Published research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Experience scaling teams from 10 to 200+ technologists
- Deep understanding of EU AI Act and US federal AI policies
- PhD in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrable expertise