Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of digital experiences. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, ensuring our innovations lead the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin headquarters features cutting-edge R&D facilities and a culture that thrives on audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and neurotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate next-gen solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Collaborate with C-suite on strategic pivots for post-2025 digital transformation
- Pioneer human-AI symbiosis models for workplace optimization
- Present tech forecasts to industry stakeholders and venture partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with proven 2020s innovation track record
- Expertise in emerging tech convergence patterns and exponential growth modeling
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Cognitive Engineering, or Futurology
- Published research on human-machine adaptation paradigms
- Deep familiarity with ASI development timelines and ethical governance frameworks
- Experience scaling quantum-resistant security architectures
- Portfolio of deployed systems influencing post-2020 tech adoption curves