Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as we pioneer the technological frontier beyond 2026. We seek a visionary Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem and shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and human augmentation, requiring a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on innovation.
As a cornerstone of our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype solutions that will define the next decade. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government agencies to navigate the ethical and practical implications of breakthrough technologies. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, challenges conventional wisdom, and possesses an unshakeable belief in technology's potential to elevate humanity.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps for 2026-2035 across AI, biotech, and quantum domains
- Lead research initiatives into human-machine symbiosis and neural interface technologies
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and algorithmic governance
- Partner with venture capital firms to identify and acquire emerging startups
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Manage a $50M innovation fund for experimental technology projects
- Curate annual 'FutureTech Summit' featuring global thought leaders
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or related field with 10+ years experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging technology paradigms
- Proven track record of scaling technology from concept to global implementation
- Expertise in ethics of AI, quantum encryption, and neurotechnology
- Experience securing federal grants (DARPA, NSF) for futuristic R&D
- Deep understanding of singularity theory and exponential technology curves
- Portfolio of at least three commercialized future-tech innovations
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF)