Job Description
Join NextGen Labs as a 2026 Tech Futurist and architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary strategists to pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, focusing on AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to shape the future of human-machine interaction.
Our Austin headquarters features a state-of-the-art innovation lab with quantum computing resources and immersive VR development environments. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence global tech policy while building products that impact billions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI solutions with embedded ethical frameworks
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging quantum computing applications and blockchain innovations
- Author white papers on sustainable tech adoption strategies for the 2026 digital economy
- Advocate for responsible AI deployment at global tech summits and policy forums
- Manage R&D partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and EU quantum research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with proven impact on future-oriented product launches
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Futurism
- Deep expertise in AI ethics frameworks and quantum computing principles
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE) on emerging technologies
- Experience advising C-suite executives on 5-10 year tech transformation
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit, Cirq)