Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking visionary AI Futurists to architect the next decade of intelligent systems. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to shape how humanity interacts with technology. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners to build tomorrow's solutions today.
Why 2026? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. With $2B+ in funding and partnerships with NASA and MIT, our projects redefine what's possible. Benefits include equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Develop AI roadmaps for 2026-2035 using predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams on hybrid AI architectures
- Author white papers on AI ethics and societal impact
- Mentor junior researchers in emerging AI domains
- Secure patents for breakthrough AI methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/ML or equivalent experience with 10+ years in R&D
- Published research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in neural architecture design and emergent systems
- Portfolio of deployed AI products affecting 1M+ users
- Strong background in futurism methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks
- Experience with AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)