Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This role bridges bleeding-edge technology with human-centric design to solve 2026's most critical challenges. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum interfaces, neural-integrated systems, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, spatial computing, and exponential growth, this is your moment to shape the future.
Our Austin campus offers unparalleled resources: quantum research labs, neurotech accelerators, and direct partnerships with NASA and DARPA. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build the technological foundations for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead R&D initiatives for next-gen human-machine interfaces and neuro-integrated systems
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making algorithms
- Collaborate with NASA/DARPA on sustainable space habitation technologies
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and innovation boards
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in exponential technology adoption
- Forecast societal impacts of emerging technologies through scenario modeling
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Quantum Computing, AI Ethics, or Futurology
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in exponential tech domains
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar on 2020s tech convergence
- Expertise in neural network optimization and quantum algorithm design
- Proven track record scaling tech ventures to unicorn valuations
- Security clearance for government-contracted R&D projects
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and ESG tech frameworks