Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We seek a visionary leader to anticipate and shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. This hybrid role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation development, working at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotech. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to prototype breakthrough solutions while mentoring our next-gen talent pipeline. Enjoy cutting-edge resources, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including equity in our pre-IPO growth stage company.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Impact Reports analyzing emerging tech convergence
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives for next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making algorithms
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future-tech roadmaps into business strategy
- Present at global tech summits including CES and Web Summit
- Mentor startup accelerators in our innovation ecosystem
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 10+ years R&D leadership
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE) on future technologies
- Proven track record scaling tech ventures from concept to commercialization
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum, neuromorphic, or synthetic biology
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages
- Previous experience advising Fortune 500 on digital transformation
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain)