Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. This role blends cutting-edge innovation with strategic foresight to transform industries through emerging technologies.
As a cornerstone of our innovation lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech architects to build scalable frameworks that redefine human-machine interaction. Our Austin campus offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding a quantum lab and neuro-AR testing environmentsâto accelerate your breakthrough ideas.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies poised to reshape markets by 2026
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and biodegradable electronics
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing principles into organizational DNA
- Present technology forecasts to Fortune 500 clients through our exclusive TechVision Summit series
- Author white papers published in IEEE Spectrum and MIT Technology Review
- Mentor cross-functional teams in exponential technology adoption methodologies
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through investor pitch decks
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Materials Engineering with 8+ years in emerging tech
- Proven track record of commercializing at least one 2025+ technology
- Deep expertise in quantum machine learning or neuro-symbolic AI systems
- Published research in Nature/Science with >500 citations
- Fluency in Python, Rust, and quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience securing DoD/EU Horizon grants for frontier technologies
- TEDx speaker or equivalent thought leadership credentials