Job Description
At FutureVision Labs, we're not just predicting tomorrow—we're engineering it. As a Senior Futurist Strategist, you'll lead our charge into 2026 and beyond, transforming speculative concepts into tangible innovation ecosystems. Join a multidisciplinary team of quantum computing architects, bioengineers, and AI ethicists to redefine human potential in the next technological paradigm shift.
Our Austin hub sits at the nexus of Silicon Hills and emerging tech incubators, offering unparalleled access to cutting-edge research facilities and venture capital networks. This role demands visionary thinking blended with pragmatic execution, bridging theoretical foresight with scalable commercial applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing AI, biotech, and quantum computing convergence scenarios
- Produce strategic roadmaps for clients implementing future-ready infrastructure
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Present findings to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural augmentation
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years in strategic innovation roles with Fortune 500 or emerging tech unicorns
- Published research on technological singularity implications or human augmentation
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialization of futuristic concepts
- Deep familiarity with quantum computing architectures and neurotech integration