Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the digital landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This strategic role demands a blend of technical foresight, market analysis, and cross-functional leadership to pioneer breakthrough solutions in AI, quantum computing, and decentralized ecosystems.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify emerging paradigms, mitigate technological disruption risks, and position Nexus Labs as the industry's innovation benchmark. Your insights will directly influence $50M+ R&D investments and shape product roadlines for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to map emerging technologies (quantum AI, neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology) and their enterprise applications by 2026
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligning with market evolution and competitive intelligence
- Chair cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Present future-state technology briefings to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Establish R&D partnerships with academic institutions and global innovation labs
- Author white papers and thought leadership on 2026 technological convergence scenarios
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record forecasting market impacts of paradigm-shifting technologies
- Expertise in at least two domains: quantum computing, AI ethics, or decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics
- Published thought leadership in IEEE, Nature, or equivalent tier publications
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Strong network within global tech innovation ecosystems