Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary pioneers to architect solutions for the next generation of digital transformation. This hybrid role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation, allowing you to pioneer breakthrough technologies while mentoring cross-functional teams. Work in our state-of-the-art R&D facility and collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and AI researchers. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible scheduling, and dedicated innovation time to explore emerging technologies. Your impact will directly influence how 1.2 billion users interact with technology by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging threats and opportunities in tech ecosystems
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members quarterly
- Manage a $2M innovation budget for experimental projects and partnerships
- Author thought leadership pieces published in MIT Tech Review and Wired
- Mentor junior futurists through our Tech Vanguard program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in technology strategy with Fortune 500 experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, neuromorphic, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of scaling innovations to production
- Proficiency in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and simulation frameworks
- Global network of tech innovators and researchers