Job Description
Step into the future with Innovate Tomorrow Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-gen tech roadmap. Join our elite R&D team in Austin's innovation hub to shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, requiring both technical depth and visionary thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead research on quantum computing, AI ethics, and metaverse infrastructure for 2026+ implementation
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with global sustainability and digital transformation goals
- Collaborate with NASA, SpaceX, and MIT on interplanetary communication protocols
- Design neural interface standards for human-AI symbiosis ecosystems
- Present findings to Fortune 500 executives and UN technology councils
- Mentor a team of PhD researchers in emerging tech domains
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through strategic partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or Quantum Physics with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI, blockchain, or biotechnology
- Proven track record of scaling tech startups to unicorn valuation
- Deep expertise in ISO 20700:2018 technology ethics frameworks
- Fluency in Python, Rust, and quantum programming languages
- Clearance for DoD and DARPA-level sensitive research projects
- Keynote speaker at 3+ major tech conferences (CES, Web Summit, etc.)