Job Description
Shape tomorrow's digital landscape today. Nexus Horizon Labs seeks a visionary Futurist Tech Strategist to architect the technological frontiers of 2026. Join our elite innovation team in Austin, where you'll pioneer breakthrough solutions at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics.
This role demands a rare blend of technical foresight and strategic leadership. You'll guide our R&D roadmap, anticipate paradigm shifts, and translate emerging trends into actionable business advantages. Our culture thrives on audacious innovation—we're not just predicting the future; we're engineering it.
What makes this role extraordinary? You'll collaborate directly with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers, lead incubation projects with multi-million-dollar budgets, and influence how humanity interacts with technology in the next decade. If you're driven to solve problems that don't yet exist, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year technology roadmaps for quantum computing and AI integration
- Lead cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with biotech and nanotechnology teams
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Anticipate geopolitical and societal impacts of emerging technologies
- Secure federal grants and venture capital for frontier research initiatives
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Tech Vanguard program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or Futurology (Master's with exceptional experience considered)
- 8+ years in tech strategy with quantum/AI specialization
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep understanding of exponential growth curves and technological convergence
- Expertise in ethics-by-design for autonomous systems
- Experience securing $1M+ in research funding
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major tech publications