Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the digital frontier. We're seeking visionary leaders to decode emerging tech trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight and cross-industry expertise to position us at the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
As a thought leader in our Future Lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to prototype breakthrough solutions. We offer competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and the autonomy to incubate moonshot projects. If you thrive at the intersection of science and speculation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technology adoption patterns and market disruptions through 2030
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype 2026-era solutions
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and digital sovereignty
- Curate annual 'FutureTech Summit' with industry influencers
- Advise C-suite on next-gen tech investments and risk mitigation
Qualifications
- 15+ years in emerging tech with 5+ years in strategic foresight
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on future computing paradigms
- Expertise in at least three: quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology
- Proven track record of scaling tech ventures to $100M+ valuation
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or Futurism (or equivalent experience)
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)