Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect the next decade of human-machine evolution. This role demands strategic foresight to shape our 2026 roadmap, blending quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable ecosystems. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping breakthrough solutions while navigating ethical implications of exponential technologies.
Our San Francisco headquarters sits in the heart of the Bay Area innovation ecosystem, offering unparalleled access to R&D partners and thought leaders. This is your chance to define the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological convergence for 2026+ horizons
- Design human-centric AI frameworks prioritizing ethical autonomy and cognitive augmentation
- Architect sustainable tech ecosystems integrating circular economy principles
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to solve previously intractable problems
- Develop neuro-interfaces enhancing human cognitive capabilities safely
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board of directors for strategic alignment
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, tech innovation, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Cognitive Science
- Published thought leadership on human-AI symbiosis or neurotechnology
- Proven experience leading cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives
- Deep expertise in quantum computing applications and ethical AI frameworks
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Strong background in sustainable tech and circular economy principles