Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands strategic foresight, deep technical acumen, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business advantage. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing blueprints for autonomous systems, quantum-integrated platforms, and human-AI collaborative frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026.
Our Austin campus offers a dynamic environment where innovation meets sustainability. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to shape the technological landscape of the coming decade. This position includes executive mentorship programs and budget authority for cutting-edge R&D initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across 15+ industry verticals
- Lead predictive modeling for AI ethics, quantum computing impacts, and biotech convergence
- Design next-gen cybersecurity frameworks resistant to 2026 threat vectors
- Chair quarterly futures councils with C-suite executives and government liaison teams
- Author annual 'Technology Horizon 2026' white papers for global policymakers
- Manage $2M+ R&D portfolio for prototyping 2026-vintage technologies
- Mentor 10-person innovation lab focused on human-machine augmentation
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies with 8+ years experience
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on quantum computing or neural-symbolic AI
- Proven track record leading $5M+ technology transformation programs
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems (EU AI Act, US SAFE Act)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, neuromorphic, synthetic biology)
- Security clearance eligibility for government partnership projects
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and futures simulation platforms
- Experience with scenario planning for geopolitical tech disruption