Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the digital landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect next-gen solutions. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on innovation, requiring you to navigate quantum computing, AI ethics, and decentralized ecosystems. Collaborate with world-class researchers to develop frameworks that will define tomorrow's tech paradigm.
Benefits include equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10k annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 tech disruptors (quantum, AI, biotech convergence)
- Architect strategic roadmaps for 5-year technology adoption cycles
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions in simulated environments
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities
- Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI deployment in 2026
- Author white papers on future-proofing organizational tech stacks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in emerging tech strategy with Fortune 500 or hypergrowth startups
- Published research in quantum/AI ethics or futurist journals
- Expertise in blockchain, neuromorphic computing, or synthetic biology
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Futures Cone methodology)
- PhD in Computer Science, Futures Studies, or equivalent demonstrable impact
- Proven track record of scaling tech initiatives from concept to market