Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow's economy as a 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This role requires deep foresight into emerging tech trends, ethical AI frameworks, and circular economy models. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype solutions for 2026's most pressing challenges: climate resilience, decentralized systems, and neuro-adjacent interfaces. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready paradigms.
Compensation includes equity, flexible work arrangements, and access to our FutureLab R&D facilities. Ideal candidates blend technical acumen with philosophical rigor to navigate the complexities of tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum computing, bio-integrated systems, and ambient AI
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for climate-positive infrastructure and autonomous ecosystems
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks for neuromorphic computing applications
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify 2026 market disruptors
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports on converging exponential technologies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
- Coordinate with policy think tanks on 2026 regulatory frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in technology strategy or innovation management
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech) and their convergence
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published thought leadership on sustainable tech or human augmentation
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight
- Experience with neuro-symbolic AI and ethical AI governance
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects launched