Job Description
Join InnovateX Labs as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to drive innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape tomorrow's digital frontier while working with Nobel Prize-winning researchers and industry disruptors.
Our San Francisco headquarters features state-of-the-art labs, flexible workspaces, and a culture where curiosity is currency. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to develop breakthrough solutions for climate resilience, healthcare transformation, and next-gen human-computer interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with UN SDGs and emerging market demands
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant security frameworks
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (biotech, fusion energy, neuromorphic computing)
- Forge strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT, and global innovation hubs
- Present technology forecasts to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Drive open-source initiatives democratizing access to 2026-era tools
- Mentor junior innovators through our Future Leaders Fellowship program
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with demonstrable impact on industry evolution
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies (or equivalent experience)
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging technology implications
- Expertise in technology forecasting frameworks (Delphi, Scenario Planning)
- Track record scaling R&D budgets >$50M across global teams
- Proficiency in quantum computing programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Security clearance or ability to obtain for classified projects