Job Description
Join NextGen Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the digital landscape for 2026. We seek a visionary Infrastructure Futurist to design resilient, scalable systems that will power tomorrow's innovations. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on technical expertise to build infrastructure capable of handling quantum computing, AI-driven workloads, and decentralized networks. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global research teams to implement solutions that define the next decade of digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year infrastructure roadmaps integrating quantum computing, edge AI, and blockchain technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing zero-trust architectures and autonomous cloud systems
- Conduct scenario planning for 2026-scale data volumes (exabyte-scale processing)
- Architect sustainable infrastructure solutions with 99.999% uptime requirements
- Establish governance frameworks for AI-managed infrastructure ecosystems
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen security protocols and quantum-resistant systems
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and industry consortiums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in cloud architecture with specialization in distributed systems
- Expertise in quantum computing principles and quantum-safe cryptography
- Proven track record designing exabyte-scale data pipelines
- Certification in AWS/GCP/Azure with additional quantum computing credentials
- Experience with AI-driven infrastructure management platforms
- Deep understanding of decentralized network protocols (Web3, blockchain)
- Published research or patents in future technologies (2018-2023)
- MSc in Computer Science or equivalent with focus on emerging tech