Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as we pioneer the technological frontiers of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist to architect the next generation of human-machine interfaces and AI-driven ecosystems. This pivotal role shapes how businesses and societies will evolve with emerging technologies like quantum computing, neural networks, and sustainable AI. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype breakthrough solutions while maintaining ethical frameworks for rapid technological advancement.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and audacious innovation. Located in San Francisco's tech heartland, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and government futurists. We offer cutting-edge R&D resources, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and equity participation in our moonshot projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year technology roadmaps for quantum computing and neural interfaces
- Lead speculative design workshops on AI ethics and human augmentation
- Partner with VCs to incubate startups in emerging tech verticals
- Author whitepapers on sustainable AI and climate-positive tech
- Adv Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation for 2026+
- Curate annual Future Tech Summit with 500+ global innovators
- Manage $5M+ R&D budget for experimental technology prototyping
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurist Studies
- 10+ years in emerging tech strategy at FAANG or equivalent
- Published work in IEEE or Nature on AI ethics/futurism
- Expertise in quantum computing, neural interfaces, or synthetic biology
- Track record of scaling tech initiatives from prototype to market
- Security clearance preferred for government collaboration projects
- Fluency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Arabic for global partnerships