Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we build the infrastructure for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role combines cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech innovation to solve humanity's most pressing challenges. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop 5-year roadmaps, secure $50M+ in R&D funding, and transform theoretical concepts into market-ready solutions. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and audacious thinking.
Located in San Francisco's innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and government futurists. We offer unparalleled resources including quantum computing labs, neurotech research facilities, and unlimited learning stipends. This isn't just a job – it's your chance to shape the decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps for 2026-2030 with measurable KPIs
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AGI safety, and climate tech
- Secure strategic partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and Fortune 100 innovators
- Present future-tech forecasts to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Manage $50M+ annual R&D budget across 15 innovation projects
- Mentor teams in exponential thinking and ethical tech deployment
- Author white papers on emerging tech impact for global policymakers
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 8+ years strategic experience
- Proven track record in scaling quantum/AI projects from concept to deployment
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (blockchain, biotech, nanotech)
- Executive-level experience securing $20M+ in research funding
- Published author in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier publications
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming framework (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ paradigm-shifting tech innovations