Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we redefine technological boundaries for the 2026 landscape. We seek a visionary Technology Futurist to architect the next generation of digital experiences that will shape industries and society. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, requiring deep expertise in emerging technologies and human-centric innovation.
Our Austin-based innovation hub operates at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and Fortune 500 partners to develop solutions that address humanity's greatest challenges while creating unprecedented opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for enterprise clients across healthcare, energy, and logistics sectors
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen interfaces (neural, AR/VR, haptic)
- Conduct horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies (quantum AI, synthetic biology, advanced materials)
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Build and manage an ecosystem of academic partners and venture capital networks
- Author thought leadership publications on technology's societal impact by 2026
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology with 8+ years of applied research
- Published work in Nature, Science, or IEEE journals on emerging technologies
- Proven track record in scaling AI/ML systems beyond current capabilities
- Expertise in quantum computing architectures and error correction protocols
- Experience with ethical AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Proficiency in scenario planning using Delphi method and technology foresight tools
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialization of future-facing technologies
- Clearance for national security-level innovation projects