Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking visionary minds to define tomorrow's tech landscape today. This hybrid role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation, driving breakthrough solutions that will shape the next decade. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify emerging paradigms, develop actionable roadmaps, and position Nexus as the vanguard of technological evolution.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas become industry benchmarks. We provide competitive compensation, cutting-edge resources, and unparalleled opportunities to influence global tech trajectories. If you're passionate about transforming theoretical possibilities into tangible realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence to map 2026 technological inflection points
- Develop strategic frameworks for ethical AI deployment and human-centric automation
- Lead cross-functional sprints prototyping next-gen interfaces (neural, AR/VR, haptic)
- Produce forward-looking white papers and trend briefings for C-suite stakeholders
- Forge industry partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Curate internal innovation labs testing 2026-relevant applications
- Advocate for sustainable tech practices in exponential growth scenarios
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership with proven futurist methodologies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI precursors)
- Published thought leadership on tech evolution (IEEE, Nature, or equivalent)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Strong background in ethics of emerging technologies and regulatory landscapes
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years of successful tech roadmapping implementation