Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to redefine human-machine interaction. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to pioneer breakthrough solutions that will define the next decade of technological evolution.
At our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to develop patent-pending frameworks for autonomous systems, decentralized networks, and neural interfaces. We offer unparalleled resources, including a $10M R&D budget and access to our quantum computing lab, to transform theoretical concepts into market-disrupting innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Develop predictive models for societal impact of emerging technologies
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Secure $5M+ in venture capital for experimental technology initiatives
- Present findings at Davos, CES, and UN Technology Summits
- Oversee patent portfolio of 50+ emerging technology innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Bioengineering with 10+ years experience
- Published 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science on emerging tech
- Proven track record of scaling startups from concept to $100M+ valuation
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages
- Strong network with DARPA, NSF, and EU Horizon Europe leadership
- Portfolio of 5+ commercialized emerging technology products