Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as our AI Innovation Lead 2026. This pivotal role shapes how artificial intelligence transforms industries by 2026, driving breakthrough solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop next-gen AI frameworks while ensuring ethical implementation and market disruption. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer technologies that will shape the next decade. If you're passionate about accelerating AI adoption while maintaining human-centric values, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy AI roadmaps targeting 2026 market readiness across healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead R&D initiatives for generative AI models with 10x efficiency improvements
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to develop hybrid AI-quantum algorithms
- Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI deployment in regulated industries
- Drive partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators for talent acquisition
- Present innovation strategies to C-suite executives and key stakeholders quarterly
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 8+ years in machine learning leadership
- Proven track record shipping production AI systems serving 1M+ users
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and MLOps
- Published research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML) or equivalent patents
- Experience scaling teams from 5 to 50+ technical professionals
- Deep understanding of EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Framework, and global regulations