Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Nexus Horizon Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind capable of anticipating technological disruptions and transforming them into market-defining opportunities.
Join our elite team of pioneers in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where you'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives to develop forward-looking frameworks for 2026 and beyond. We offer unparalleled resources, competitive compensation, and the chance to redefine human-technology interaction.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market readiness and adoption curves
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic technology forecasts to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring technology adoption readiness
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology trends
- Manage stakeholder relationships with industry innovators and academic partners
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption cycles with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, neurotech, or decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published author or conference speaker on technology forecasting topics
- Experience developing multi-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology innovation launches