Job Description
Step into the future as a 2026 Futurist Technology Strategist at Innovate Tomorrow Labs. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technological paradigms and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough solutions at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Join our Austin-based hub where you'll interface with Nobel laureates, pioneer patent-pending methodologies, and influence global tech policy. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible market advantages while mentoring the next generation of tech pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps integrating quantum, biotech, and AI convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for 2026+ tech adoption curves and market disruptions
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI governance and quantum security protocols
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation portfolios with ESG 2030 goals
- Present strategic foresight to Fortune 500 clients and government innovation councils
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in rapid prototyping of futuristic tech solutions
- Author white papers cited in World Economic Forum and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurism (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in strategic tech innovation with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, or climate tech disruption
- Proven track record of launching patented technologies with >$100M market impact
- Certified Futurist (CF) from Association of Professional Futurists preferred
- Published author in peer-reviewed tech journals or industry thought leadership
- Experience testifying before congressional tech policy committees