Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Tech Futurist to architect the next frontier of technological transformation. We seek visionary strategists who can decode emerging trends and shape how industries evolve by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof roadmaps while maintaining agile execution in today's dynamic landscape.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding a quantum lab and AI sandboxâto prototype breakthrough solutions. This position demands both technical acumen and business foresight, ideal for candidates who thrive at the intersection of innovation and strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (2026-2030) with actionable impact assessments
- Design strategic frameworks for quantum-AI integration in enterprise ecosystems
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Develop predictive models for ethical AI governance and regulatory compliance
- Facilitate cross-industry think tanks on sustainable tech adoption
- Author thought leadership on decentralized digital infrastructure
- Drive innovation sprints with engineering teams to validate future concepts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in technology strategy with proven 2026+ roadmap execution
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, or synthetic biology
- Portfolio demonstrating future-tech commercialization (patents/IP assets)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on technological disruption
- Certification in AI Ethics or Quantum Algorithm Design
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier-1 journals