Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we build the infrastructure for 2026. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-gen digital ecosystem and drive sustainable innovation across emerging sectors. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to shape how businesses and societies will interact with technology in the coming decade.
As part of our elite R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability task forces to develop frameworks that balance technological advancement with ethical responsibility. Our hybrid work environment offers flexibility while maintaining access to state-of-the-art labs in downtown San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Partner with Fortune 500 clients to implement future-ready digital transformations
- Author thought leadership reports for World Economic Forum and MIT Technology Review
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants from NSF and Horizon Europe programs
- Mentor PhD candidates in emerging technology ethics and policy
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology with 8+ years industry experience
- Proven track record scaling AI/quantum systems at hyperscale companies
- Published research in Nature or IEEE journals on emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in ethical AI frameworks and digital sovereignty regulations
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python, Rust, or Q#)
- Experience securing federal innovation grants and DARPA partnerships
- Global network of connections in tech policy and academic research