Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the digital frontier. We seek visionary strategists who can decode emerging tech trends and build tomorrow's solutions today. This role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic implementation, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts and technological inflection points. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation stipend.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technology disruptions and societal impacts through 2030 using predictive analytics
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, neurotech, and climate AI integration
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives for 6G infrastructure and decentralized networks
- Advise C-suite on regulatory frameworks for AI ethics and biotech governance
- Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA, and global innovation accelerators
- Author thought leadership pieces for Nature and TechCrunch
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurist Studies (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic tech forecasting or innovation consulting
- Published research on quantum applications or climate AI (IEEE/ACM preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Deep understanding of blockchain, neuromorphic computing, and synthetic biology
- Portfolio of 3+ implemented future-tech solutions
- Security clearance for DoD/NASA projects