Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation to transform emerging technologies into market-leading products. You'll collaborate with world-class engineers, designers, and industry disruptors to build the future of human-machine interaction.
Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources, including a quantum computing lab and AI prototyping center. This position reports directly to our Chief Innovation Officer and includes equity participation in groundbreaking ventures.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026+ tech adoption across enterprise clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI/VR/AR solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with commercial potential
- Present future-tech insights to C-suite executives and board members
- Author thought leadership pieces on industry disruption trends
- Manage R&D partnerships with quantum computing and neurotech startups
- Drive innovation sprints focused on 5-10 year technology horizons
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership roles
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, AGI frameworks
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products to market
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology preferred
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier-1 journals
- Experience with enterprise-scale digital transformation projects
- Strong background in ethics frameworks for autonomous systems
- Public speaking experience at major tech conferences (CES, Web Summit)