Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging tech trends and shape tomorrow's innovations. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation in our Austin innovation lab.
At Nexus Horizons, we incubate breakthrough technologies that redefine human potential. Our cross-disciplinary teams work at the intersection of quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI. You'll lead initiatives that transform how humanity interacts with technology by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map technology evolution trajectories through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging tech adoption
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D teams
- Author forward-looking technology whitepapers and market analyses
- Partner with C-suite to align tech initiatives with business vision
- Curate and showcase future tech prototypes at industry summits
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and scenario planning
Qualifications
- 8+ years in technology strategy or emerging tech R&D
- Published thought leadership on future tech trends
- Expertise in at least three emerging domains (quantum, biotech, AI, etc.)
- Proven track record of turning foresight into commercial impact
- Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, or Future Studies
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on tech transformation