Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Labs as our 2026 Technology Futurist. We're seeking an visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join our elite R&D team in Austin's tech epicenter and lead groundbreaking initiatives that will redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, biotech fusion) for 2026 market readiness
- Develop 5-year technology adoption roadmaps aligned with global sustainability goals
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future tech implications
- Produce trend reports and competitive analysis for board-level decision-making
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs on experimental tech incubation
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI and autonomous systems deployment
- Present strategic forecasts at industry conferences and policy summits
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics
- 10+ years in tech strategy with Fortune 500 or Big Tech innovation labs
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on emerging tech trends
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong network within DARPA, NSF, or international tech consortia