Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Dynamics Inc. seeks a visionary AI Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role bridges bleeding-edge AI research with market-defining strategy, driving breakthrough initiatives that will redefine industries. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing generative AI frameworks, autonomous systems, and ethical AI governance protocols while translating technological possibilities into actionable business imperatives.
Join our Austin-based innovation hub where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Fortune 500 partners, and disruptive startups. We offer unparalleled resources including quantum computing access, dedicated R&D labs, and a culture that celebrates calculated risk-taking. Your work will directly influence how humanity navigates the AI revolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute 2026 AI innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Lead development of generative AI systems for autonomous decision-making
- Establish ethical AI governance frameworks aligning with global regulations
- Partner with C-suite to integrate AI capabilities across all business units
- Secure $5M+ in strategic partnerships and research funding
- Present AI disruption scenarios to executive board and industry consortiums
- Mentor next-gen AI talent through our Horizon Fellowship Program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in AI/ML, Computer Science, or Futurism with 10+ years experience
- Published research in top-tier AI journals (NeurIPS, ICML, Nature AI)
- Proven track record scaling AI initiatives to enterprise level ($100M+ impact)
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum AI
- Experience with AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Exceptional strategic communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems with measurable business outcomes