Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. In this role, you'll bridge emerging technologies with market disruption, transforming theoretical innovations into scalable business solutions. Our Austin-based innovation lab offers unparalleled resources to experiment with AI, quantum computing, and decentralized systems while shaping industry standards.
What You'll Experience:
- Cutting-edge R&D environment with $20M annual tech budget
- Direct collaboration with MIT and Stanford research affiliates
- Equity package + sabbatical program for deep innovation work
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum, and Web3 innovations
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions for 2026 market demands
- Conduct competitive analysis in emerging tech verticals (neurotech, climate AI, synthetic biology)
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Partner with academic institutions to shape future tech curricula
- Drive patent strategy for proprietary 2026-era technologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic tech roles with 5+ years in emerging tech planning
- Proven track record of launching technologies with >$100M market impact
- Expertise in at least three of: AI governance, quantum applications, or decentralized systems
- Executive-level communication with ability to translate complex concepts
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering preferred
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier-1 journals
- Certified in Tech Futures Strategy (TFS) or equivalent