Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging tech trends and build transformative roadmaps for the post-2025 era. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech while mentoring the next generation of innovators. Our Austin headquarters offers an agile environment where your foresight directly shapes products impacting 100M+ users globally.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps by analyzing emerging trends in AI, biotech, and spatial computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product strategies
- Partner with R&D to prototype breakthrough solutions for 2030 market readiness
- Author thought leadership reports on technological disruption for industry conferences
- Build strategic alliances with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals or industry white papers
- Experience securing $5M+ in R&D funding for future-focused initiatives
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution with specialization in future studies