Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape our roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role blends AI ethics, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation to solve humanity's greatest challenges.
Why NextGen Labs? We're a B-Corporation disrupting industries with carbon-negative tech. Our San Francisco hub offers unlimited learning stipends, flexible hybrid work, and equity in a unicorn-valued startup.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026 technology trends across AI, biotech, and space exploration
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Lead cross-functional workshops with MIT/NASA partners
- Design scalable solutions for climate resilience using quantum algorithms
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and venture capital stakeholders
- Pioneer circular economy models for next-gen manufacturing
Qualifications
- Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Published research on AI governance or sustainable innovation
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Delphi method)
- Experience with quantum computing simulations (Qiskit/IBM)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech commercialization projects
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin for global collaboration