Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. As a pivotal member of our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll pioneer solutions that redefine industries through emerging technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Your Impact:
- Lead high-stakes R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and decentralized systems
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate futuristic concepts into market-ready blueprints
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints with elite engineers and designers
- Represent our thought leadership at global tech summits and patent breakthroughs
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead moonshot projects in AI governance and autonomous systems
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in agile innovation methodologies
- Secure $10M+ in venture funding for experimental ventures
- Author white papers cited by IEEE and WEF tech councils
- Drive ESG compliance in emerging tech deployments
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 8+ years
- Published research in Nature/Science on transformative technologies
- Proven track record scaling AI/quantum solutions from lab to market
- Deep expertise in at least 3 emerging tech domains
- Experience securing DoD/EU Horizon grants for futuristic R&D
- Portfolio of 5+ commercialized innovations with $50M+ impact
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Global network of VCs and policymakers in tech policy