Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role blends cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to shape transformative experiences for 2026 and beyond. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping immersive realities, sustainable systems, and AI-augmented workflows that redefine industries. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will accelerate from concept to global impact.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-ready technology roadmaps integrating quantum computing, biotech, and decentralized systems
- Lead scenario planning for climate-resilient urban ecosystems and circular economies
- Develop predictive models for AI-human collaboration paradigms
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops to co-create next-gen user experiences
- Produce whitepapers on ethical AI governance and digital sovereignty frameworks
- Partner with R&D to prototype 6G networks and brain-computer interfaces
- Drive ESG initiatives for carbon-negative tech deployments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology adoption
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning for post-2025 ecosystems
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive modeling
- Certification in AI ethics or sustainable technology frameworks
- Proficiency in futures research tools (Horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Experience with blockchain and IoT integration in smart systems
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity impacts