Job Description
Join Nexus Futuristics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of transformative technologies. This role demands a blend of futurist thinking, technical acumen, and commercial viability to shape our product roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech innovators to develop breakthrough solutions that redefine human-machine interaction.
Our San Francisco campus offers unparalleled resources, including a quantum lab and neuro-AR development center. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. This is your chance to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and climate-positive technologies
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with market-disrupting potential
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation hubs
- Present visionary frameworks to C-suite and board of directors for resource allocation
- Author thought leadership publications on post-2025 technological convergence
- Mentor junior futurists in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership within tech sector
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Deep understanding of exponential technology trends and convergence patterns
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation budgets
- Published work on future-of-work or human-machine evolution topics