Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the landscape for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation framework. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical expertise, and disruptive thinking to position our organization as the industry's vanguard in emerging technologies.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions across quantum computing, biotech integration, and AI ethics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align technology roadmaps with market disruption timelines while maintaining our commitment to sustainable innovation. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses the unique ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development cycles, investment decisions, and market positioning. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's technological foundations today, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement a comprehensive 2026 technology roadmap aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead research initiatives in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and generative AI applications
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration paradigms
- Coordinate with product teams to integrate future-ready technologies into development cycles
- Present strategic technology briefings to executive stakeholders and investor groups
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for collaborative innovation
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory trends affecting technology adoption timelines
- Mentor junior innovators in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- 15+ years in technology strategy with demonstrated impact on 5+ year roadmaps
- Published research or patents in at least two emerging technology domains
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across R&D, product, and commercial divisions
- Deep understanding of blockchain, quantum computing, and biotech convergence points
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business initiatives
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management preferred