Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Tech Futurist to lead our next-generation innovation initiatives, bridging emerging technologies with market disruption. This role demands strategic foresight, technical depth, and the ability to transform speculative concepts into tangible solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, neurotech pioneers, and AI ethicists to define the next decade's digital frontier. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ tech trends (quantum, biocomputing, AGI)
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technology integration
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions
- Conduct future-state scenario planning for Fortune 500 clients
- Present innovation frameworks at global tech summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in speculative technology adoption
- Author thought leadership on technological singularity implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Expertise in at least 3 emerging tech domains
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- PhD or equivalent in CS/Engineering with futurism focus
- Published research on long-term tech impact
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Strong network in global innovation ecosystems