Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we redefine industries for 2026. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight with execution, guiding our R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to transform theoretical concepts into market-ready solutions that shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence global tech policy, patent portfolios, and venture capital partnerships. This isn't just a job—it's your opportunity to build the digital foundations for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing and AI integration
- Lead cross-functional teams of PhD researchers and engineering specialists
- Forge strategic alliances with MIT Media Lab, Stanford HAI, and EU quantum initiatives
- Translate emerging tech trends into actionable business strategies
- Secure $50M+ in R&D grants and venture capital partnerships
- Author white papers on AI ethics and sustainable tech for G7 summits
- Oversee patent development for breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record in scaling R&D operations to unicorn valuations
- Deep expertise in quantum algorithms, neural networks, and blockchain architectures
- Published research in Nature/Science with >500 citations
- Experience securing federal SBIR grants and DARPA contracts
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages
- Strategic advisory role with Fortune 500 tech companies