Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a pioneering 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to redefine human-technology interaction and lead the charge into our next innovation frontier. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation to build solutions that will shape 2026's technological ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop forward-looking technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI/quantum/IoT integrations
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging tech disruptions
- Design scalable frameworks for autonomous systems and human-machine collaboration
- Partner with C-suite to position company as 2026 technology thought leader
- Author whitepapers and present at global innovation forums
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic tech forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- 8+ years in tech innovation with 3+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization
- Expertise in AI, blockchain, AR/VR, and quantum computing
- Strong background in ethics and governance of future technologies
- Published thought leadership in tech journals or conferences
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Innovation preferred