Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a Future Tech Strategist and architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary leaders to bridge emerging innovations with market demands in our Austin headquarters. You'll drive R&D initiatives for next-gen AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech while collaborating with Fortune 500 partners. Our award-winning team thrives on curiosity, agility, and moonshot thinking – if you're passionate about creating tomorrow's solutions today, this is your calling.
What You'll Experience:
- Flexible hybrid work with cutting-edge labs
- Equity participation in our growth-stage startup
- Annual $10k innovation stipend for personal projects
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional R&D sprints for quantum-AI integration projects
- Advocate for ethical tech frameworks in emerging innovations
- Partner with venture capital teams to scout frontier technologies
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members
- Mentor junior strategists in future trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic tech planning or innovation consulting
- Published research in AI ethics, quantum computing, or climate tech
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech implementation projects
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Clearable federal security clearance preferred