Job Description
Shape the future with InnovateForward Labs, a pioneer in 2026-era technology solutions. We're seeking an AI Strategy Director to architect our next-generation AI ecosystem and lead our charge into the frontier of intelligent automation. Join our Austin-based team to transform industries through cutting-edge AI deployment while championing ethical innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Lead transformative AI initiatives with global impact
- Collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning research fellows
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO unicorn
- Flexible hybrid work with dedicated innovation time
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute AI strategy for 2026 market expansion
- Lead cross-functional teams in deploying generative AI solutions
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Secure $5M+ in AI innovation funding through strategic partnerships
- Pioneer quantum-AI integration protocols for next-gen computing
- Present AI roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor AI ethics taskforce across global operations
Qualifications
- 15+ years in AI/ML leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Published research in top-tier AI ethics or quantum computing journals
- Expertise in deploying generative AI at enterprise scale
- Proven track record securing $10M+ in AI innovation funding
- PhD in Computer Science, AI Ethics, or related field
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology landscape and regulatory trends
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing APIs