Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role merges deep technical acumen with predictive analysis to shape our innovation roadmap, ensuring we lead the next wave of transformative breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and disruptive paradigms, turning foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
Our Austin hub operates at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. We offer unparalleled resourcesâincluding a 2030-vision lab, cross-disciplinary incubators, and partnerships with MIT and Stanfordâto actualize your most ambitious forecasts. This is your chance to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year technology roadmaps aligning with market evolution and societal shifts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, biocomputing) for commercial viability
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptors and opportunities
- Develop patentable frameworks for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Advise executive team on ethical implications of autonomous systems
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-vision technologies
- Present foresight insights to global tech forums and investors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology roles with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record in forecasting tech adoption curves (e.g., blockchain, AI)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFTR)
- Experience advising C-suite on paradigm shifts