Job Description
Shape the technological frontier as our 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist at FutureWorks Innovations. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect the next generation of disruptive technologies that will redefine human experience by 2026. Join our elite R&D division in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor, where innovation meets execution. You'll spearhead cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, creating blueprints for products that don't just anticipate the future—they create it.
This role offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-making, venture capital partnerships, and groundbreaking research facilities. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible remote work options, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. Your work will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments across our portfolio of future-focused ventures.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technological roadmaps for emerging domains (quantum AI, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting innovations
- Collaborate with MIT, Stanford, and NASA on next-gen prototyping projects
- Present strategic recommendations to the Innovation Board quarterly
- Manage a $20M annual R&D budget for experimental technologies
- Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of futurists and engineers
- Author white papers that shape industry discourse on 2026 tech trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech innovation with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies (or equivalent experience)
- Published thought leadership in Nature, MIT Tech Review, or similar
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic AI
- Track record of scaling R&D from concept to commercialization
- Deep network within DARPA, NSF, and global tech accelerators
- Fluency in scenario planning frameworks and technology forecasting models
- Ability to communicate complex futures to non-technical stakeholders