Job Description
Step into the future with FutureTech Innovations as our 2026 Technology Futurist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation technology roadmap, shaping innovations that will define the next decade. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging trends, develop strategic foresight frameworks, and guide cross-functional teams toward breakthrough solutions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Join our elite R&D division where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent pioneers, and disruptive startups to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready paradigms. Your work will directly influence Fortune 500 partners and global policy initiatives, positioning FutureTech at the nexus of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, biotech, nanotech) to develop 2026-2030 innovation roadmaps
- Lead strategic foresight workshops with C-suite executives to align technology investments with market evolution
- Develop patentable frameworks for human-AI symbiosis and ethical autonomous systems
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Stanford HAI to pioneer next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Author industry-defining white papers on technological singularity preparedness
- Guide cross-functional 'Future Pods' in prototyping 2026-viable commercial applications
- Represent FutureTech at Davos, CES, and UN Technology Forums as a thought leader
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurism with 10+ years in tech strategy
- Published research in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, or biotech)
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies ($100M+ impact)
- Expertise in ethical AI governance frameworks and singularity risk assessment
- Deep network with DARPA, NSF, and global innovation ecosystems
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python, R, or Julia) and ML frameworks
- Portfolio of 2025+ technology foresight models implemented in production environments