Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for the 2026 digital frontier. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect next-generation intelligence frameworks that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge research with visionary planning to transform abstract concepts into tangible innovations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and ethical AI thought-leaders to build the computational backbone of tomorrow's society.
We offer unparalleled resources including our Quantum Neural Research Lab, access to exascale computing clusters, and a budget exceeding $50M for experimental projects. Our Austin campus features biometric workspaces, holo-collaboration suites, and on-site cryogenics labs. This is more than a job—it's your chance to literally shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI roadmaps for 2026+ technological convergence points
- Lead quantum machine learning algorithm development for unsolvable computational problems
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision systems in critical infrastructure
- Partner with NASA and DARPA on space-based AI infrastructure projects
- Develop neuromorphic computing interfaces for human-AI symbiosis
- Present findings at World Economic Forum and IEEE Future Horizons conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates through our Genius Incubator Program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Cognitive Neuroscience with 10+ years experience
- Published 50+ papers in Nature/Science on AI or quantum computing
- Expertise in transformer architectures beyond current LLM capabilities
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies (3+ exits)
- Fluency in at least two quantum programming languages (Q# or Quil)
- Security clearance for government collaborative projects