Job Description
Join FuturePulse Labs as a Futurist & Technology Strategist to architect the digital frontier of 2026. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging trends, disrupt legacy systems, and build tomorrow's solutions today. This role blends deep technical acumen with prescient market foresight to position our company at the vanguard of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to shape our 5-year strategic roadmap.
Why FuturePulse? We're a venture-backed quantum computing startup revolutionizing AI ethics and decentralized infrastructure. Our San Francisco hub operates at the intersection of neuroscience, blockchain, and climate tech. You'll influence products used by 50M+ users while working in a patent-driven culture that rewards moonshot thinking.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal shifts 2025-2030 through quantitative trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI deployment in regulated industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align engineering, product, and business strategy
- Author thought leadership pieces published in IEEE Spectrum, MIT Tech Review, and World Economic Forum
- Build strategic partnerships with DARPA, EU Horizon, and national innovation labs
- Design quantum-resistant security protocols for next-gen infrastructure
- Mentor R&D teams in exponential technology adoption cycles
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy or futurist consulting with Fortune 500/FAANG exposure
- PhD in Systems Engineering, Futures Studies, or Computational Social Science
- Published research on AI ethics, quantum computing, or climate tech disruption
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency in Python, R, and simulation modeling tools (AnyLogic, NetLogo)
- Track record of patent filings and regulatory policy contributions
- Keynote speaker credentials at global innovation forums
- Fluency in Mandarin or German for international stakeholder engagement