Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation ecosystem. This role bridges innovation strategy with practical implementation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and biotech innovators to build solutions that redefine human potential.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact product roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak performance. This is more than a job—it's your platform to influence the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies across quantum, neurotech, and synthetic biology sectors
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps integrating emerging innovations with existing infrastructure
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend analysis and scenario planning to C-suite executives and board members
- Author thought leadership publications on ethical AI and human-machine symbiosis
- Manage partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Guide product development teams in implementing futuristic features
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurist Studies (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic technology planning or R&D leadership
- Published research in IEEE, Nature Futures, or equivalent peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Proficiency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Experience with quantum computing architectures and neural interface technologies
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences and international conferences
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management