Senior Director Analyst – Physical AI Safety & Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead research projects focusing on emerging topics in AI safety and security, particularly in the areas of physical AI, autonomous systems, robotics, and AI-hardware integration.

• Develop and implement research agendas that encompass AI safety and security across the physical AI landscape.

• Act as the primary authority on technologies and market dynamics related to physical AI safety and security.

• Identify new trends, groundbreaking technologies, and potential disruptions in the field.

• Conduct expert interviews, technical assessments, case studies, along with qualitative and quantitative research.

• Analyze competitive environments and monitor startups through established companies.

• Evaluate technology readiness, commercialization paths, and barriers to adoption.

• Assess geopolitical aspects, including international competition, export controls, and regulatory frameworks.

• Write research papers and briefing documents.

• Present findings to executives, product leaders, investors, and technical communities.

• Enhance Gartner’s position as a leading global authority on AI.

• Build and maintain relationships with researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals.

• Integrate diverse viewpoints and foster discussions among stakeholders in physical AI safety and security.

• Interact with clients through virtual and in-person engagements, meetings, conferences, and industry events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of relevant experience in the field or industry.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

• Profound knowledge of emerging AI-enabled software development tools and agent technologies, along with their markets, costs, and providers.

• Recent experience in bringing AI-driven solutions to market.

• Strong understanding of complex systems and cybersecurity requirements.

• Critical thinking skills, curiosity, and self-motivation to detect emerging technology signals.

• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation abilities.

• Executive presence with the capability to engage C-level provider and end-user clients.

• Solid foundational understanding of AI risk management.

• Preferred: Knowledge of physical AI.

• Preferred: Experience in sectors such as defense, logistics, real estate/facilities management, and/or manufacturing.

• Preferred: Understanding of human resource management and the future of agent augmentation/replacement of human roles.

• Preferred: Experience in managing research projects or complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders focused on safety and security.

• Preferred: Practical experience in developing, deploying, or operating AI-driven solutions.

• Preferred: Experience with agentic AI, world models, reasoning models, robotics, or policies regarding autonomous weapons.

• Preferred: Publications in enterprise reports, periodicals, or industry publications.

• Preferred: Multilingual skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on both company and individual performance, or an uncapped sales incentive plan based on the role.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k matching up to $7,200 per year.

• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.

• Leading benefit programs in the market.

• Hybrid work environment that allows flexibility for virtual work when productive, as well as in-person collaboration.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support.