Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight, enabling our clients to navigate exponential change and unlock unprecedented opportunities in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and autonomous ecosystems.
At Horizon Labs, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to develop predictive models that shape the future landscape. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including quantum computing clusters and neuro-interactive labs, where your ideas can transform into reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI roadmaps for 2026+ horizon, integrating quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing paradigms
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive frameworks for technological singularity scenarios
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-ready AI strategies into enterprise DNA
- Research and validate emerging technologies (e.g., synthetic consciousness, swarm intelligence)
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Pioneer human-AI symbiosis protocols for next-generation interfaces
- Present strategic foresight findings to global tech forums and industry consortia
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futuristics with 8+ years in AI strategy
- Proven track record of deploying enterprise-grade AI systems with measurable ROI
- Deep expertise in quantum computing architectures and neural network optimization
- Published research in top-tier journals on AI ethics or technological forecasting
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/DF) or equivalent
- Experience with neuromorphic hardware (e.g., Intel Loihi, IBM TrueNorth)
- Portfolio demonstrating AI system design for complex adaptive systems
- Exceptional communication skills for translating technical concepts to executive audiences