Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-gen digital ecosystem. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to shape AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech infrastructure for the post-2025 world. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions while maintaining ethical innovation standards. Our Austin-based headquarters offers an incubator environment where your ideas directly impact global tech evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology roadmap aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum AI, neuromorphic computing, and climate-responsive systems
- Partner with venture capital to identify and acquire emerging startups with 2026-potential
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and next-gen human-AI collaboration
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Manage $15M annual innovation budget with ROI-focused allocation
- Author industry white papers on 2026 tech convergence trends
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with proven 5+ year horizon planning
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, bio-digital, neurotech)
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on future tech paradigms
- Successful P&L management for $10M+ innovation portfolios
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurist Studies
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Patents or peer-reviewed papers in AI ethics or sustainable tech