Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape the landscape of 2026 and beyond. As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll decode emerging trends, design next-gen solutions, and lead cross-disciplinary teams to transform futuristic concepts into tangible realities. This is your chance to redefine industries while working with cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and biotech pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for future-proofing client operations and product ecosystems
- Lead R&D initiatives for prototype development of next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Present futuristic visions to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs on experimental tech projects
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of work and digital consciousness
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, tech innovation, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts (3+ successful case studies)
- Expertise in trend forecasting tools (Horizon scanning, Delphi methods, SWIFT analysis)
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech conferences
- Proficiency in simulation modeling and scenario planning software