Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. This visionary role demands a strategic leader who can transform emerging trends into scalable innovations. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype next-gen platforms while ensuring ethical implementation and market readiness. Our Austin hub offers an unparalleled environment for disruption, with state-of-the-art labs and direct access to global innovation ecosystems. This is your chance to shape how humanity interfaces with the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech integration (AI, quantum, bio-computing)
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping breakthrough consumer and enterprise platforms
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market potential
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI and automation systems
- Present visionary concepts to C-suite and external innovation partners
- Drive R&D initiatives with $5M+ annual innovation budget
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 5+ in strategic leadership
- Proven track record launching products with 2026+ market impact
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, blockchain)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Experience with ethical AI frameworks and responsible innovation
- Strong background in product lifecycle from concept to scale
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology