Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to shape the next generation of digital innovation. We're seeking a strategic thinker who will lead our R&D initiatives toward post-quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI ecosystems. This role requires bridging cutting-edge research with practical commercial applications while maintaining ethical AI governance frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 digital transformation milestones
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging threats/opportunities in quantum encryption and neuromorphic computing
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with academic institutions on DARPA/NASA-level innovation grants
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026-ready technologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Cognitive Neuroscience
- 10+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in future-focused R&D
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI ethics or quantum computing
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in ISO 42001 AI governance standards
- Security clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks
- Experience with UN Sustainable Development Goals tech integration