Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking an AI Futurist Lead to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. Join a cross-disciplinary team redefining human-AI collaboration through cutting-edge research and ethical frameworks. This role demands visionary thinking to anticipate societal impacts, regulatory shifts, and disruptive technologies emerging in the next 3 years.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neuro-ethicists, and policy architects. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D resources to pioneer solutions that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic AI roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruptions and regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping AI's impact on industry verticals (healthcare, logistics, energy)
- Author forward-looking policy frameworks for ethical AI deployment in emerging economies
- Partner with venture teams to identify and incubate breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at global forums shaping AI governance standards
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies and scenario planning
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in AI/ML, Cognitive Science, or Futures Studies
- 5+ years in strategic technology planning with demonstrable 2020s innovation impact
- Published research on AI ethics or emerging technology societal implications
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, and decentralized AI systems
- Experience working with regulatory bodies (FTC, EU AI Act, UN frameworks)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies