Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking visionary Senior Futurist Technologists to decode emerging trends, develop strategic roadmaps, and pioneer solutions that will redefine industries. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight to transform speculative concepts into tangible innovations.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, anticipate societal impacts, and guide product development for next-generation ecosystems. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's digital landscape, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces, AGI) and their societal implications for 2026
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive threats and opportunities
- Author white papers and thought leadership on technological evolution
- Advise executive leadership on innovation investments and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with R&D teams to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or innovation management
- Expertise in future studies methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi techniques)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, nanotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives
- Exceptional analytical and storytelling abilities