Job Description
Join our visionary team at Innovate Tomorrow Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a pioneering AI Futurist Strategist to translate emerging technologies into actionable business frameworks. Shape tomorrow's innovations while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters with cutting-edge resources and unparalleled creative freedom.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence Division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and sustainable energy architects. This hybrid role blends technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate market shifts 3-5 years ahead while developing implementation roadmaps for breakthrough technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological adoption patterns across 15+ emerging sectors
- Design ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems and human augmentation technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align 2026 technology roadmaps
- Author quarterly 'Future Horizons' reports with market impact analyses
- Prototype AI-driven scenario planning tools for geopolitical and climate resilience
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and trend synthesis
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify disruptive 2026 investment opportunities
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurism (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 companies
- Published research in AI ethics or predictive modeling (IEEE/ACM journals)
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, or climate tech convergence
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Mapping, Delphi Method)
- Track record of launching 3+ future-focused initiatives
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python/R preferred)
- Speaker at 2+ major technology conferences (Web Summit, TechCrunch Disrupt)