Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of 2026 as AI Futurist Research Lead at Quantum Horizon Labs. We're pioneering next-gen AI systems that will redefine industries by 2026, and we need visionary minds to accelerate this transformation. Join our elite R&D team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to develop breakthrough AI solutions for autonomous systems, quantum-enhanced machine learning, and ethical AI governance frameworks. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish research, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and influence global tech policy.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives to develop AI prototypes with 2026 deployment targets
- Architect scalable machine learning pipelines processing petabyte-scale datasets
- Pioneer quantum-computing integration for real-time predictive analytics
- Author whitepapers and patents for novel neural network architectures
- Mentor junior researchers in emerging AI paradigms (federated learning, neuro-symbolic AI)
- Partner with product teams to commercialize research outcomes
- Present findings at global tech summits and IEEE conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 5+ years industry research experience
- Published work in top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, Nature AI)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and LLM optimization
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in ethical AI alignment and bias mitigation
- Experience with MLOps platforms (Kubeflow, MLflow)
- Track record of translating research into production systems