Job Description
Join TomorrowWorks Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Architect to design breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies and human experience, requiring you to build tomorrow's reality today. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop next-gen frameworks, anticipate paradigm shifts, and create blueprints for sustainable innovation. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess an uncanny ability to predict market trajectories, this is your calling.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your vision, including quantum computing labs, AI development suites, and direct partnerships with NASA and DARPA. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation time to explore your boldest ideas.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients facing disruptive futures
- Design sustainable innovation frameworks for climate-resilient smart cities
- Create predictive models for emerging ethical AI governance protocols
- Collaborate with neuroscientists to develop brain-computer interface prototypes
- Curate annual '2026 Vision Summit' showcasing breakthrough prototypes
- Advise C-suite executives on exponential technology adoption strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology architecture
- Proven track record of predicting industry disruptions (3+ verified cases)
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurist journals or top-tier tech publications
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Portfolio showcasing 2026+ technology blueprints or innovation frameworks