Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a Future Technologies Strategist and architect the digital frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to drive our next-gen technology roadmap, leveraging AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech to solve humanity's grandest challenges. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping tomorrow's innovations while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our Austin R&D hub.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technical foresight and business strategy, transforming theoretical breakthroughs into market-ready solutions. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-era technologies while securing strategic partnerships with global tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and sustainable energy systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen tech solutions with 3+ year implementation horizons
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global tech ecosystems
- Analyze emerging tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities and competitive threats
- Present technology strategies to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental technology initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in future-focused innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership with proven 2026+ tech roadmap execution
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or clean energy technologies
- Experience securing multi-million dollar R&D budgets from institutional investors
- Published research in IEEE Nature or peer-reviewed future-tech journals
- Track record of launching technologies with 5+ year market impact cycles
- Strong network connections with DARPA, NSF, or equivalent global innovation bodies
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Future Studies