Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. As a 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions that define the next generation of digital transformation. Our Austin-based team pioneers quantum computing applications, AI-driven sustainability frameworks, and decentralized ecosystems – all centered on our 2026 vision. We offer unparalleled opportunities to shape industries while working alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley veterans in a culture that celebrates audacious thinking.
Why Nexus Horizon Labs?
- Equity options in our pre-IPO unicorn status
- $10K annual innovation development fund
- Flexible hybrid work with global retreats
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in quantum and AI domains
- Lead cross-functional teams prototyping 2026-ready technologies
- Analyze emerging tech disruptions (Web4, bio-digital interfaces, etc.)
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships
- Present findings at Davos-level industry summits
- Mentor junior talent through our 'Future Leaders' program
- Publish thought leadership in Nature/Science journals
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ in emerging tech
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Physics
- Track record scaling SaaS to $100M+ ARR
- Proficiency in quantum computing algorithms
- Published research in top-tier academic journals
- Experience with federal innovation grants (SBIR/STTR)
- Fluency in Mandarin or German for global partnerships
- Portfolio of 2026-focused tech patents