Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Tech Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation frameworks, and guide our innovation pipeline. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and human-centric design, requiring a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight.
As part of our elite Future Horizons division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government agencies to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. Our Austin headquarters features a quantum research lab, neuro-interactive workspaces, and unlimited innovation resources.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and quantum domains
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive innovations (AGI, nanotech, brain-computer interfaces)
- Conduct horizon scanning of emerging research from MIT, CERN, and DARPA
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and sentient AI
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and international stakeholders
- Build cross-functional prototypes of future technologies
- Author whitepapers on paradigm shifts in human-machine symbiosis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging tech forecasting
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, or Futurology
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI or quantum systems
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Experience with Foresight Methodologies (Delphi, Scenario Planning)
- Track record of influencing multi-billion dollar tech investments
- Security clearance preferred for government collaboration projects