Job Description
Join Nexus Futuristics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable ecosystems. This role pioneers our next-generation product roadmap, transforming theoretical possibilities into market-ready innovations. Collaborate with world-class engineers, designers, and futurists to shape the technologies that will define the next decade. Your strategic insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and drive exponential growth in emerging markets.
We offer unparalleled autonomy to experiment, state-of-the-art labs in our LEED-certified headquarters, and equity participation in our moonshot ventures. This position reports directly to the Chief Innovation Officer and includes executive-level exposure to our Fortune 500 partners.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps for AI-driven sustainable systems
- Lead cross-functional teams developing quantum-resistant security frameworks
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with $100M+ market potential
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Drive patent development in neural-network optimization and carbon-negative tech
- Manage $5M+ annual innovation budget across 12+ experimental projects
- Establish partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and DARPA for cutting-edge research
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in future-tech domains
- Proven track record launching products with $50M+ ARR
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or clean tech ecosystems
- Executive presence with experience presenting to boards and investors
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier-1 journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning and technology forecasting frameworks
- Fluency in Python/Java for technical validation of concepts