Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. FutureWorks Innovations seeks a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight and technical mastery to prepare our organization for the technological paradigm shifts of 2026 and beyond.
You'll lead cross-functional innovation initiatives, emerging technology R&D, and strategic roadmapping while collaborating with C-suite executives to future-proof our digital infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a state-of-the-art innovation lab where your ideas become industry-defining solutions.
Responsibilities
- Architect strategic technology roadmaps targeting 2026+ market disruptions
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and decentralized systems
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proof capabilities into core offerings
- Conduct competitive analysis and emerging technology threat assessments
- Present innovation blueprints to executive stakeholders and board members
- Mentor junior technologists in future-focused development methodologies
- Secure $2M+ annual innovation budget through ROI-driven proposals
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 5+ years in strategic foresight roles
- Proven track record of launching future-defining products (post-2020)
- Expertise in AI governance, quantum computing, or Web3 architecture
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Published research in IEEE or ACM journals on emerging technologies
- Executive-level stakeholder management across global organizations
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Innovation Management, or related field