Job Description
Join Innovate Forward Inc., a pioneer in shaping 2026's technological landscape, as we redefine human-machine interaction. As a Future Technology Strategist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to transform theoretical innovation into market-leading products that will define the next decade.
Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources, including a quantum computing lab and AI ethics incubator, where your strategic vision will directly influence global tech policy and corporate innovation roadmaps. This is your chance to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market forecasts and societal trends
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems and quantum applications
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human augmentation technologies
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and industry consortiums
- Partner with academic institutions to commercialize cutting-edge research
- Monitor geopolitical tech policies and their impact on innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 or Silicon Valley unicorns
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics
- Published research in quantum computing, AGI safety, or climate tech
- Proven track record of scaling technologies from concept to $100M+ products
- Deep expertise in technology forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Experience advising global policymakers on tech regulation and ethics
- Strong network with DARPA, IEEE, and World Economic Forum tech committees