Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the next generation of human-machine collaboration. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends in quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable AI. This role sits at the intersection of innovation ethics and commercial viability, guiding our R&D roadmap through 2026 and beyond.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives with our AI ethics council and partner with Fortune 500 clients to prototype tomorrow's solutions today. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum simulation labs and a neurotech incubator.
Responsibilities
- Map 2026 technology landscape through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop predictive models for quantum/neurotech convergence
- Lead ethics frameworks for autonomous systems and brain-computer interfaces
- Collaborate with MIT/Stanford on sustainable AI research initiatives
- Translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Present findings at Davos/World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futures Studies
- 5+ years in emerging tech strategy at FAANG-scale companies
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum-neuro interfaces
- Expertise in technology ethics frameworks (IEEE, ACM)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ tech prototypes
- Security clearance preferred for government partnership work