Job Description
Shape the future as NextGen Dynamics' inaugural AI Futurist & Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary architect to spearhead our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge AI with human-centric design to redefine industry paradigms. Join a cohort of Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in crafting solutions for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and climate resilience.
Why NextGen Dynamics? We're not just building products – we're incubating tomorrow's ecosystems. Our patent portfolio spans 1,200+ innovations, and our R&D lab features exascale computing capabilities. This role reports directly to our CTO and includes equity in our $2B Series C.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 AI innovation strategy, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Lead a cross-disciplinary team of 15 researchers in quantum machine learning and generative AI
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, DeepMind, and NASA JPL
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and predictive analytics
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Present findings at Davos and AI Safety Summits
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Robotics, or Computational Science with 10+ years in R&D leadership
- Published 50+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals
- Proven track record of commercializing AI innovations (2+ unicorn launches)
- Expertise in federated learning, neuromorphic computing, or ethical AI
- Security clearance preferred for government collaboration projects
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages