Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to lead our next-gen innovation initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. This role merges cutting-edge research with commercial strategy to shape how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and government agencies to build frameworks that prioritize human-centric innovation.
Our Austin headquarters features a state-of-the-art quantum lab, neurodiversity-certified workspaces, and unlimited access to our Future Tech incubator. We offer 100% remote flexibility with quarterly in-person summits in global innovation hubs.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence and carbon-negative computing
- Lead stakeholder workshops with Fortune 500 CTOs and UN technology councils
- Author white papers on AI governance frameworks for post-quantum cryptography
- Manage $2M R&D budget for emerging tech prototyping
- Present at Davos, CES, and IEEE Future Horizons conferences
- Mentor cross-functional teams in neurodivergent innovation methodologies
- Partner with MIT Media Lab on human-computer interface research
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with proven 5-year+ forecasting experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech implications
- Advanced certification in Quantum Computing (IBM Qiskit) or AI Ethics (DeepMind)
- Portfolio of implemented future-tech initiatives with measurable impact
- Security clearance for government-contracted projects
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Future Studies