Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a Futurist Technologist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader who will drive our innovation roadmap, anticipating paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role sits at the intersection of R&D, strategy, and market disruption, where your foresight will shape products that define the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional labs, and present to industry disruptors at global summits. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping and testing breakthrough concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology foresight roadmap with 5-year strategic impact
- Lead quantum-AI integration projects targeting exponential efficiency gains
- Chair monthly innovation sprints with MIT/Stanford research partners
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports predicting industry inflection points
- Manage $15M R&D budget for emerging tech incubation
- Present at Davos/WEF summits on sustainable tech trajectories
- Mentor a team of 12 futurist engineers and data scientists
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/Applied Physics with 8+ years in quantum/AI research
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (3+ products)
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Tech S-curves)
- Published author in Nature/Science with 50+ citations in futurism
- Experience advising Fortune 100 CTOs on 2030 tech strategies
- Certified in Futures Studies (CFP) and Quantum Computing Architecture
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation frameworks