Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we build the digital landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect next-generation solutions that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge technical expertise with forward-thinking innovation to solve complex challenges before they emerge.
Our Austin-based hub operates at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to create frameworks that will shape the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum-AI integration
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI governance frameworks
- Anticipate and mitigate emerging cybersecurity threats for 2026 infrastructure
- Architect sustainable tech solutions reducing digital carbon footprint by 40%
- Forge strategic partnerships with quantum computing pioneers and neurotech innovators
- Present futuristic tech visions to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor junior talent in next-gen development methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with proven 2026+ horizon planning
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing
- Certification in AI Ethics (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)
- Published research in Nature/Science on future tech impacts
- Experience with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
- Fluency in future-proof programming languages (e.g., Rust, Julia)
- Track record of scaling systems for exponential growth phases
- PhD in Computer Science or related field preferred