Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to shape our next-generation autonomous systems, quantum-integrated machine learning frameworks, and human-AI symbiotic interfaces. This role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready innovation, requiring a blend of technical expertise and forward-thinking vision.
Our Austin hub operates at the intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, with state-of-the-art neuro-computing labs and partnership access to NASA's quantum computing initiatives. You'll lead projects that redefine industries from personalized healthcare to autonomous infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-ready AI roadmaps integrating quantum computing and neural-symbolic fusion
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing adaptive AI systems for real-time environmental modeling
- Conduct foresight analysis on societal impacts of AGI and ethical autonomous frameworks
- Design human-AI co-evolution interfaces for next-gen educational and medical applications
- Partner with policy makers to shape regulatory frameworks for 2026 AI deployment
- Develop predictive models for climate-resilient infrastructure using federated learning
- Drive innovation in explainable AI through neuro-symbolic programming paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in AI/Computer Science with 5+ years in quantum machine learning
- Proven track record deploying production systems with neuromorphic computing architectures
- Expertise in ethical AI frameworks and AGI safety protocols (FAIR, Asilomar principles)
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI-human collaboration or quantum algorithms
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and neuromorphic hardware (Intel Loihi, IBM Falcon)
- Experience with ISO 42001 AI management systems and NIST AI Risk Frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating AI systems solving complex real-world problems with 2026 foresight