Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive disruptive innovation across emerging ecosystems. This role bridges quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech to redefine human-machine collaboration in the next decade.
As a key member of our R&D leadership team, you'll translate futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints while mentoring cross-functional teams. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley hub alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to build the technological foundation for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neural interfaces, and climate-positive AI
- Lead cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with MIT/Stanford research partners
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and generative AI
- Secure $50M+ in innovation grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor 20+ engineers in futuristic tech implementation
- Publish white papers at IEEE and World Economic Forum summits
- Drive patent portfolios for 15+ emerging technologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 8+ years in emerging tech
- Proven track record scaling quantum/AI initiatives to $100M+ impact
- Expertise in ISO 42001 AI ethics standards and NIST frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science on future tech paradigms
- Deep knowledge of semiconductor roadmaps beyond Moore's Law
- Experience securing federal innovation grants
- Fluency in Python, Rust, and quantum assembly languages