Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge AI research, ethical foresight modeling, and cross-industry innovation to shape products that will redefine human experience. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policy makers to turn speculative futures into tangible realities.
Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and audacious thinking. Benefits include equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible remote work options with quarterly offsite innovation retreats.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive technology roadmaps for 2026-2030 using quantum computing and neural network forecasting
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen interfaces (AR/VR, neural interfaces, ambient computing)
- Conduct scenario planning for ethical AI governance and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present futures research to C-suite executives and venture capital stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging tech paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Computational Social Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience in technology strategy at FAANG-scale organizations
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on AI ethics or human-computer interaction
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and causal inference modeling
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or decentralized networks
- Portfolio demonstrating complex system simulations or foresight projects
- Clearance for government innovation partnerships (TS/SCI preferred)