Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Innovations, where tomorrow's solutions are built today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical foresight and strategic leadership to position our company at the vanguard of emerging technologies.
Join our elite Austin-based team of disruptors working at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining products. If you thrive in ambiguity and are driven by the challenge of defining what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Research and synthesize global tech trends to build 2026+ innovation roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype emerging tech applications
- Develop strategic partnerships with quantum/AI research institutions
- Present futuristic scenarios to C-suite executives and investors
- Design ethical frameworks for next-generation AI deployment
- Drive patent strategy for breakthrough technologies
- Mentor a team of futurist researchers and innovation architects
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership
- Published work on quantum computing or AI ethics
- Deep understanding of 2026 tech landscape projections
- Experience with scenario planning and foresight methodologies
- Track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Exceptional communication for translating complex concepts
- Portfolio of futuristic tech prototypes or patents