Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging technologies and shape our strategic roadmap for the next paradigm shift. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and innovation orchestration. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and space-tech startups to build tomorrow's ecosystem today.
At Nexus Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of science and imagination. Our Austin campus features immersive R&D labs and a 24/7 innovation hub where breakthroughs happen. If you're passionate about turning speculative futures into tangible realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with 2026+ market impact
- Develop strategic roadmaps for integrating emerging tech (quantum AI, neuro interfaces, decentralized systems)
- Partner with venture capital teams to evaluate and acquire future-focused startups
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen automation and human-machine symbiosis
- Present technological foresight to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Organize annual 'Future Forward' summit bringing together global tech visionaries
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging tech innovations
- Strong background in scenario planning and strategic forecasting
- Experience with patent portfolio development and IP strategy
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption trends