Lead, Frontier AI Systems, Centre for AI Excellence

The World Economic Forum's Centre for AI Excellence seeks a Lead for its Frontier AI Systems and Capabilities workstream, based in San Francisco. The role scans frontier AI capability developments, analyses system-level risk and deployment dynamics, and convenes labs, governments and standards bodies to shape shared technical reference points. The role supports accountable delivery of the organiza

• Define and evolve strategic direction for the Frontier AI Systems and Capabilities workstream
• Lead capability horizon scanning across frontier models and system architectures
• Develop system foresight analyses identifying emergent behaviours and risk inflection points
• Convene frontier labs, infrastructure providers, standards bodies and policymakers
• Serve as primary point of engagement for external stakeholders
• Build and activate the Frontier AI community including the Global Future Council
• Lead and manage team members supporting the workstream

• Advanced degree (Master's) in AI, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business or Technology Governance
• 7+ years experience working on frontier AI capabilities, system architecture, AI safety or advanced technology governance
• Demonstrated technical fluency in contemporary AI systems

• Familiarity with interoperability, identity, observability and coordination protocols

• System foresight analysis
• Capability horizon scanning
• Community and stakeholder management
• Coalition Building

• Annual salary range $140,000-$160,000 in San Francisco
• Not eligible for international relocation or work authorization support