Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking an AI Futurist to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries. You'll lead a team of visionaries in developing autonomous systems, quantum-ML hybrids, and ethical AI frameworks. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping humanity's digital future while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Why NextGen? We offer unlimited PTO, cutting-edge research budgets, and a culture where your ideas become reality. Our San Francisco campus features biophilic design and on-site innovation labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead R&D for quantum-resistant encryption and AGI safety protocols
- Collaborate with neuroscientists to develop brain-compute interfaces
- Present breakthrough findings at Davos, TED, and UN Tech Summits
- Mentor PhD candidates in our 2026 Fellowship Program
- Secure $10M+ annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Author white papers on AI ethics and regulatory frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Quantum Computing, or equivalent with 5+ years industry impact
- Published work in Nature/Science on ML or autonomous systems
- Expertise in transformer architectures, federated learning, and neuromorphic chips
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and Cirq
- Experience with ISO 26000 and IEEE 7000 standards
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ paradigm-shifting AI deployments