Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to pioneer breakthrough solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human augmentation. This role demands an architect of tomorrow's digital ecosystems, shaping how humanity interfaces with emerging quantum-AI hybrids while navigating ethical frontiers. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop predictive frameworks for 2026's most critical challenges in climate modeling, personalized medicine, and autonomous systems.
Our Austin innovation hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing clusters and neuro-interface labs. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity in our patent portfolio, sabbatical research time, and access to our global futurist think tank. This position reports directly to our Chief Innovation Officer and includes mentorship opportunities for emerging technologists.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption cycles
- Lead research consortia on human-AI symbiotic systems
- Develop predictive models for quantum-AI convergence scenarios
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Collaborate with neuroscientists to develop brain-compute interfaces
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and government stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ R&D budget for experimental AI initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 10+ years experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum-AI applications
- Expertise in federated learning and differential privacy
- Proven track record of commercializing AI breakthroughs
- Deep understanding of neuro-symbolic AI architectures
- Security clearance for government-funded projects
- Experience with 3D neural network visualization tools
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026 technology foresight projects