Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Inc. as an AI Futurist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our R&D initiatives in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and human-machine collaboration. Shape the future by developing predictive models for emerging technologies while ensuring ethical implementation across global markets.
This hybrid role requires 3 days/week in our San Francisco innovation lab, with flexibility for remote work. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to build the next generation of AI systems that will redefine human productivity by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI/ML advancements aligned with 2026 technological milestones
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems for healthcare, climate modeling, and space exploration
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Secure $50M+ in research funding through NSF and DARPA partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Futurism with 8+ years in R&D leadership
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI ethics or emerging technologies (2018-2023)
- Proven track record in scaling AI systems from prototype to production
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and future-proofing methodologies