Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 era. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical implementation, requiring you to bridge the gap between theoretical breakthroughs and market-ready solutions.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in quantum computing, biotech integration, and AI ethics while mentoring next-generation innovators. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art labs and unparalleled collaboration opportunities with industry disruptors. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year technology roadmaps for quantum computing, synthetic biology, and autonomous systems
- Lead competitive intelligence analysis of global tech players positioning for 2026 market dominance
- Design and validate prototype architectures for next-gen human-AI symbiosis interfaces
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members on emerging disruption vectors
- Establish partnerships with academic research institutions and government innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on the societal impacts of 2026-era technologies
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in emerging technologies, strategic foresight, or innovation management
- Minimum 8 years in tech R&D with proven track record of commercializing future-facing concepts
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum algorithms, neuro-interfaces, or climate-tech AI
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals or industry white papers on 2025+ tech trends
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning)
- Experience securing $5M+ in innovation funding from VC or corporate ventures
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialization of at least one breakthrough technology