Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Strategic Futurist at FutureVision Labs. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our technological roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite innovation team in San Francisco to pioneer breakthrough solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technology. This hybrid role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global tech policy while working with Nobel Prize-winning researchers.
Our dynamic startup environment offers competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual learning stipend. Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners in our state-of-the-art downtown innovation hub where your ideas could redefine entire industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology forecasts through quantitative modeling and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with emerging market shifts
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive technology adoption
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced forecasting methodologies
- Present findings at global tech summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic technology forecasting
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario planning
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency with AI-powered trend analysis tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, GPT-4 Enterprise)
- Track record influencing multi-billion dollar R&D roadmaps
- Security clearance eligibility for classified innovation projects