Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech paradigms and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge today's breakthroughs with tomorrow's realities, leading cross-functional teams to develop next-gen solutions that redefine industry standards.
Our Austin-based hub offers a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley veterans to accelerate quantum computing, AI ethics frameworks, and decentralized infrastructure. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to write the next chapter of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technology trends through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and AI governance
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and ethics teams
- Author white papers and thought leadership on disruptive tech implications
- Partner with C-suite to align technology investments with future market demands
- Build global consortium of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-machine symbiosis
- Present strategic vision to investors, partners, and regulatory bodies
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism with 10+ years experience
- Proven track record in technology strategy consulting or corporate innovation
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech, etc.)
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech conferences
- Experience building technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong proficiency in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable impact